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This is a picture of mexican tater tot casserole. There is a large white casserole dish filled with a layer of golden tater tots and topped with shredded mexican cheese. Underneath the tater tots there is a saucy mixture of meat, black beans, and corn.
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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

Taco night has never looked more Midwestern!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mexican tater tot casserole, tater tot casserole, tater tots
Servings: 6
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • skillet
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 6 servings tater tots rounds (504 grams)
  • 1 lb 93% lean Ground beef (16 oz)
  • 1 can black beans drained (15 oz)
  • 1 can corn drained (15 oz)
  • ½ cup mexican cheese shredded (56 grams)
  • 1 can enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
  • ½ yellow onion diced (about 1 cup chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking grease and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add onion and ground beef.
  • Cook onion and ground beef until beef is brown and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
  • Add the enchilada sauce, corn (drained), and black beans (drained) to the skillet. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle ½ of the cheese across the top.
  • Evenly distribute the tater tots across the top of the casserole. Add the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 35 mins.

Notes

  • To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Split into 6 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed.
  • I used Ore-Ida Golden Crispy Crowns (round tater tots)
  • For a lower fat option, use low fat cheddar cheese
  • This recipe is gluten-free.
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search Jordo’s World + “Mexican Tater Tot Casserole”

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g