How to Make Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the same old taco night? Looking for a new twist on an old favorite? Look no further than our Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso! This fun and delicious dish takes all the flavors of a classic taco and combines them with the crispy goodness of tater tots and the rich, creamy goodness of queso. It's a surefire way to spice up your dinner routine and please the whole family.

What makes this the ultimate comfort food is the combination of familiar flavors and textures. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar nacho cheese dip
  • 1 (10 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place potato nuggets in the bottom of a glass baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain off fat and discard. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is reduced and thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon cooked beef mixture over the potato nuggets. Pour nacho cheese dip evenly over the beef. Top with canned tomatoes, olives, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and taco sauce. Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve atop shredded lettuce and garnished with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 1283mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 178mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 378mg