Tater Taco Casserole
A delicious fusion of classic taco flavors baked into a comforting, cheesy tater tot casserole.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 oz frozen tater tots (1 package)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- green onions, sliced
- diced tomatoes
- sliced canned black olives
- red onion, finely diced
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned and soft (about 8 minutes). Drain grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Spread beef mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Top with frozen tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and bake another 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then top with green onions, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Customize toppings with jalapeños, avocado, shredded lettuce, or crushed tortilla chips. Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for variations. Can be assembled a day in advance before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Fat: 24g