Taco Tater Tot Casserole

Taco Tater Tot Casserole
The Ingredients
- Lean ground beef – ground turkey is also a good option.
- Taco seasoning – use one packet of your favorite taco seasoning.
- Rotel – if you don’t have Rotel, use a can of petite diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Water
- Condensed cheddar cheese soup – this soup adds flavor and thickens the consistency of the casserole.
- Sour cream – use regular full-fat sour cream for the best results.
- Cheddar cheese – we liked the flavor of sharp cheddar, but any shredded cheese you like will work well.
- Frozen tater tots – do not thaw the tater tots before adding them to the casserole.
How to Make Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until fully browned. Drain off the excess fat. Stir the taco seasoning, Rotel, and water into the ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
In an extra large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, cheese soup, sour cream, 2 cups of the cheddar cheese, and tater tots. Mix until well combined.
Toppings for the Casserole
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced fresh tomato
- Diced onion
- Sour cream
- Extra cheese or nacho cheese sauce
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
How to Store the Leftover Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Keep the leftovers in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
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Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- â…“ cup water
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots, unthawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until fully browned. Drain off the excess fat.
- Stir the taco seasoning, Rotel, and water into the ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In an extra large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, cheese soup, sour cream, 2 cups of the cheddar cheese, and tater tots. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 45-50 minutes.