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Taco Tot Casserole
Taco Tot Casserole is a fun and easy dinner idea that combines crispy tater tots with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheese. A comforting, taco-inspired bake the whole family will love — ready in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 304 kcal
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup salsa any kind
- 2 cups shredded cheese I used a combination of Cheddar, Colby jack and Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425
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Lightly spray baking dish with Olive Oil non stick spray
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Add all tots to the pan and bake for ten mins
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Remove and set aside.
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Brown your ground beef and drain
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Add in taco seasoning, 1/3 cup water and 1 cup of salsa.
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Mix until well combined.
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Remove half the tots from the pan, leaving one row to cover the bottom of the pan.
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Top with the meat mixtures
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Add half of the cheese to the top
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Add the rest of the tots to the top.
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Top with the remaining cup of cheese.
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Cook for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tots are cooked through.
Recipe Notes
Partially cooking the tots helps them to retain their crispiness under the weight of meat sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Tot Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 816mg35%
Potassium 369mg11%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.