Description
A savory and comforting casserole combining crispy tater tots with seasoned ground meat, black beans, corn, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Top with a layer of tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, then serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the casserole before baking and refrigerate it. Bake it right before serving. Customize the dish by adding vegetables or adjusting spice levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tater tots, casserole, Mexican, family meal, comfort food