Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Bake
A delicious and hearty casserole featuring crispy tater tots, seasoned taco beef, and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat.
- In a baking dish, spread the cooked taco beef evenly.
- Layer the frozen tater tots evenly over the beef.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes and black olives over the tater tots.
- Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then serve with sour cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole.
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