Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
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This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful combination of some of your favorite ingredients. A classic casserole that is made new by giving it a Mexican flair.
The combinations in this dish are all familiar to any Mexican meal, but this tater tot casserole is going to please all those who taste it.
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This dish also goes by other names such as Taco Tot Casserole, Tater Taco Casserole, Taco tater tot casserole recipe. This recipe has been adjusted to be exactly what you love in a Taco flavored Tater Tot Casserole.
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Why do we love this recipe?
This recipe takes a classic Tater Tot Casserole and gives it a new flavor by turning it into a Taco Tater Tot Casserole.
Are hash browns and tater tots the same thing?
No, hash browns are shredded potatoes that are generally loose or in a pattie shape. Tater Tots are small, diced potatoes that form a cylindrical shape.
What do they call Tater Tots in Mexico?
Most often these little potato bites are called ‘Totchos’ on many of the Mexican menus.
What are Tater Tots made of?
The tater tot is simply a grated potato that is seasoned with spices and then deep-fried.
Are Tater Tots Mexican?
No, Tater Tots originated in the United States. They are frozen and shipped to many locations. They are called Totchos in Mexico.
How do you get Tots crisper?
Tater Tots can be baked in the oven or they can be deep fried to obtain the crunch.
What can I serve with the Mexican Tater Tot Casserole?
The dish could be served alone, or you could steam some vegetables or serve it with a salad.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Taco seasoning mix
- Green chili
- Black beans
- Frozen corn
- Red enchilada sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Tater tots
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
How To Make Mexican Tater Tot Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2. Add the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meat until thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess fat and return to skillet.
Step 3. Add the taco seasoning, green chilli, black beans, frozen corn and enchilada sauce to the skillet with the meat.
Step 4. Cook for another 8- 10 minutes over medium heat.
Step 5. Add 2 cups of shredded cheese to the meat mixture and gently mix.
Step 6. Pour everything from the skillet into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 7. Place the tater tots evenly over top and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 8. Remove from oven, and add the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browning.
Step 9. Garnish with cilantro and top with sour cream and serve hot.
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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 green chilli, sliced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cup frozen corn
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 cups tater tots, frozen
- Cilantro, to garnish
- Sour cream, to garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Brown meat until thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess fat and return to skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning, green chilli, black beans, frozen corn and enchilada sauce to the skillet with the meat. Cook for another 8- 10 minutes over medium heat. Add 2 cups of shredded cheese to the meat mixture and gently mix.
- Pour everything from the skillet into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Place the tater tots evenly over top and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add the remaining cup of cheese over the top. Bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browning.
- Garnish with cilantro and top with sour cream and serve hot.
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How should I store and reheat the leftovers?
Be sure that the food has cooled to room temperature. Place the leftovers into an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic. The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the dish, simply place the oven-safe dish on a baking tray and heat in the oven for 20 minutes at 350*. This could also be reheated in the microwave until the desired temperature is reached.
What are some Topping ideas?
We love to top this with Sour Cream and Guacamole. You could also use salsa or Taco sauce.
What can I do with day-old Tater Tots?
Tater Tots can be reheated and eaten with dipping sauce or ketchup. They can be smashed and used to make grilled cheese sandwiches.
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