Tater Tot Casserole
This Taco Tater Tot Casserole is a cheesy, family-friendly dinner made with ground beef, taco seasoning, Rotel, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any busy night!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Crock pot
- skillet
- Nonstick spray or crock pot liner
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Brown the beef. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- Add flavor. Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of Rotel (undrained). Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Layer in the Crock Pot. Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the tater tots evenly on the bottom. Add the taco beef mixture on top. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef. Add the remaining tater tots on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the tater tots are golden and heated through.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
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Notes
🧊 Storage Tips
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Assemble the casserole without baking, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, bake from frozen at 375°F for about 50–60 minutes.
🥘 Recipe Tips
- Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra creaminess, mix in ½ cup of sour cream or cream of chicken soup with the taco beef layer.
- Use Mexican blend cheese for added flavor.
