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    Taco Tater Tot Bake

    Modified: Mar 17, 2024 · Published: Feb 16, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 70 Comments

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    If you love tacos, this Taco Tater Tot Bake is a must try! Packed with flavor, kid friendly, and perfect for those busy nights!

    taco seasoned beef combined with beans, corn, cheese, tater tots, and enchilada sauce

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    I have always been SO intrigued with tater tot casseroles. I came across a variation of this one and loved the fact that it was “taco like”. The only part of this that I hesitated with, was the tater tots.

    I wasn’t sure how they would add to the flavor, and if they would get soggy, etc. However, tater tots actually ended up being the one thing that made it even more amazing!!

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    • Taco Tater Tot Bake is a Mexican mixture of taco meat, beans, corn, and cheese topped with tater tots and red enchilada sauce.
    • Ingredients Needed for this Taco Tater Tot Bake:
    • How to prepare:
    • Check out these other great Mexican recipes:
    • Everyone loves tater tots, and everyone loves Mexican food so why not combine the two? Taco Tater Tot Bake is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and a family favorite!
    • Taco Tater Tot Bake

    Taco Tater Tot Bake is a Mexican mixture of taco meat, beans, corn, and cheese topped with tater tots and red enchilada sauce.

    My son ate two plates and asked for it again the next night. It made so much, that we had leftovers two nights in a row ha-ha!!! It was quick and simple, which is perfect for those busy nights!

    If you’re a fan of casseroles and tacos, why not combine the two flavors and try this Taco Tater Tot Bake, right?!

    Ingredients Needed for this Taco Tater Tot Bake:

    See printable recipe card at bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

    • Ground Beef
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Corn
    • Green Chiles
    • Black Beans
    • Mexican Cheese
    • Tater Tots
    • Red Enchilada Sauce

    How to prepare:

    1. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic together in a skillet until meat is no longer pink.
    2. Drain fat and add in taco seasoning, corn, green chiles, and black beans.
    3. Cook until all is heated through.
    4. In a mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture with cheese and tater tots.
    5. Pour ⅓ of enchilada sauce on bottom of 9×13 pan.
    6. Spread tater tot mixture evenly into bottom of pan.
    7. Top with remaining enchilada sauce.
    8. Place in preheated oven, 375 degrees, for about 40 minutes.
    9. During the last 5 minutes of cook time, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
    10. Once cheese has melted, remove from oven and serve!

    Check out these other great Mexican recipes:

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Crockpot EASY Chicken Tacos

    BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    The BEST Refried Beans

    Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

    Everyone loves tater tots, and everyone loves Mexican food so why not combine the two? Taco Tater Tot Bake is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and a family favorite!

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    Taco Tater Tot Bake

    Recipe by: Kristin
    If you love tacos, this Taco Tater Tot Bake is a must try! Packed with flavor, kid friendly, and perfect for those busy nights! 
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 12
    Calories 326 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef *or turkey
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 pkg taco seasoning *also see homemade recipe below
    • 16 oz corn, frozen bag
    • 4 oz green chiles, diced
    • 12 oz black beans, drained
    • 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded
    • 16 oz frozen tater tots
    • 10.5 oz red enchilada sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Heat a skillet to medium high heat.
    • Add in ground beef/turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat.
    • Add in taco seasoning, frozen corn, green chiles, and beans.
    • Cook until heated through.
    • In a large bowl, combine the meat mixture, 1 cup cheese and tater tots. Mix until combined.
    • Pour about ⅓ of the enchilada sauce on bottom on 9×13 baking dish.
    • Add in tater tot meat mixture and smooth to flat.
    • Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
    • During the last few minutes, sprinkle remaining cheese on top of dish and cook until melted.
    • Serve warm! *If you are a fan of black olives, you can add 1 small can to the mixture to change it up a bit.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 673IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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    Recipe updated 2/16/22

     

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    Comments

    1. Janet Bradley says

      November 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Not a big bean fan, but I love love love everything else that is in this recipe. Could I leave them out or could I just put a layer of refried beans in there and bake as directed? I cold leave the refried beans out if you don’t think that would work.

      Thanks, Jan

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 13, 2020 at 11:03 am

        You can absolutely omit the beans if desired! You can also use refried beans if preferred, but omitting works great! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Nottoill says

      February 23, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      The zesty seasonings in the meat, baked with cheese until bubbly and hot and an array of fresh crisp toppings!  Add whatever your toppings you love, we usually do sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes but this is great with jalapenos, avocados and of course more cheese!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 24, 2020 at 7:47 am

        Love it! Great additions!

        Reply
    3. Mark says

      October 29, 2019 at 10:52 am

      We can’t get Tater Tots in our area. What would you substitute? Thanks, Mark

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 29, 2019 at 4:28 pm

        This isn’t my recipe, but its a great homemade recipe for tater tots so you can still make the taco bake! Enjoy! https://damndelicious.net/2015/04/10/homemade-tater-tots/

        Reply
    4. Iris says

      February 24, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Delicious. There is no other word for this casserole. It’s severe weather here so I had to make my own enchilada sauce. It turned out so good that I will always make my own. This is definitely a recipe that I will make again. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 25, 2019 at 10:02 am

        Yea!! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you stay safe in the weather!!

        Reply
    5. Laurie says

      November 01, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Looks great want to make it for card club. Can you freeze this?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 02, 2015 at 5:19 am

        Definitely! This freezes perfectly!!

        Reply
    6. Cinda Fitzpatrick says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:30 am

      What would be the calorie count per serving?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 27, 2015 at 2:27 pm

        Amount per serving (8 total)
        Calories:
        477 cal

        Fat:
        27 g

        Carbs:
        38.4g

        Protein:
        24.9 g

        Cholesterol:
        76 mg

        Sodium:
        1305 mg

        Reply
    7. Britney says

      September 11, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Hi, how many does this feed? Looking to make it for my daughters birthday party. There will be about 60 people

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 11, 2015 at 9:31 am

        Hi!! I would say that this easily feeds 10 people 🙂
        Enjoy!!!
        PS: Happy birthday to your daughter!!

        Reply
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