Description
A hearty Mexican Tater Tot Casserole featuring seasoned ground meat, black beans, corn, zesty salsa, and crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 bag (32 oz) tater tots
- 1 cup salsa
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until cooked through.
- Stir in the black beans and corn, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning and mix well.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread the meat mixture evenly.
- Pour salsa over the meat mixture.
- Arrange tater tots evenly over the salsa.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Cool slightly before serving with optional toppings.
Notes
Assemble the casserole a day in advance and store in the fridge. You can also substitute plant-based meat for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg