Description
Loaded Nacho Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food delight, blending crispy tater tots with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and gooey cheddar cheese. This dish is a flavor-packed fusion of two beloved classics, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning to coat the beef evenly.
- Layer the Tater Tots: In a large casserole dish, spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer, forming the base of the casserole.
- Add the Beef and Veggies: On top of the tater tots, layer the seasoned ground beef, followed by the black beans and corn.
- Top with Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire casserole, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden-brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and drizzle the sour cream over the top. Garnish with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding ingredients such as diced avocado, or different types of cheese.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based protein sources.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, Loaded Nachos, Tex-Mex Comfort Food