Description
A vibrant and comforting casserole featuring crispy tater tots layered with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of frozen tater tots
- 1 pound of ground beef or turkey
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of corn, drained
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup of salsa
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa.
- Layer the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with a layer of frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Make-ahead options and substitutions available for customization. Avoid too much moisture and ensure even placing of tater tots for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, tater tots, Mexican, family dinner, comfort food