Best 8 Tater Tot Taco Casserole With Queso Recipes

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Tater tot taco casserole with queso is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will warm you up on a cold day or be the perfect addition to your next potluck or party.

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TATER TACO CASSEROLE



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"Our family lives and works on a ranch," remarks Ronna Lewis from Plains, Kansas. "I like to fix this nicely seasoned casserole ahead of time and freeze it for later use. It's good with a tossed salad or nacho chips and dip."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (11 ounces) condensed fiesta nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in corn and soup., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange Tater Tots in a single layer over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TATER TOT TACO CASSEROLE WITH QUESO



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Quick, easy, and feeds my entire family, including seconds! It a simple, easy-to-make casserole that is full of flavor.

Provided by Ali Green

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1282.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

TATER TOT TACO CASSEROLE WITH QUESO



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Quick, easy, and feeds my entire family, including seconds! It a simple, easy-to-make casserole that is full of flavor.

Provided by Ali Green

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1282.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

TATER TOT TACO CASSEROLE



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Just what the grandkids ordered. Tater tots, Mexican food, and cheese! This is one of those meals that you can throw together with ingredients you would normally have on hand. Great for pot luck or a quick meal for unexpected company. Some kids don't like onion or garlic; these can be omitted.

Provided by Mama Smith

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen Mexican-style corn
1 (12 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots
1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, taco seasoning mix, frozen Mexican-style corn, and black beans to the ground beef; cook and stir another 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Combine the ground beef mixture in a large bowl with about 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend and the tater tots; stir to combine.
  • Pour about 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the tater tot mixture to the baking dish; lightly pat the mixture down into a solid, even layer. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tater tot layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese over the casserole and return to oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1305.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TACO TATER TOTS CASSEROLE



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I found this on the Miserly Mom's website and have cooked many times - my family loves it - especially my 11 year old!

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (2 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa con queso
1/2 lb tater tots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brown ground beef and onion together in skillet.
  • drain.
  • Add taco seasoning and water and simmer according to package directions.
  • In a 13x9 casserole dish spread taco meat on bottom of pan.
  • Layer the corn on top of it.
  • Then place tater tots in a single layer on top of corn.
  • Spread the salsa con queso on top of everything.
  • Cook in preheated oven for about one hour.
  • Good with sourcream on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.1, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1735.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 5, Protein 24.8

TATER TOT TACO CASSEROLE WITH QUESO



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Quick, easy, and feeds my entire family, including seconds! It a simple, easy-to-make casserole that is full of flavor.

Provided by Ali Green

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1282.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

TOTCHO CASSEROLE



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Tater Tots™ potatoes meet nachos in this fun, crowd-pleasing casserole! Layers of refried beans, ground beef, Tater Tots™ potatoes, salsa and cheese are baked in a 13x9 dish and served with all the crucial nacho fixings. Everyone can top their serving to suit their tastes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ traditional refried beans
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
1/2 cup pickled sliced jalapeño chiles
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread refried beans evenly in bottom of baking dish.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onions and jalapeño chile over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix and tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through.
  • Spoon beef mixture on top of beans. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over beef. Top with frozen potatoes.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are golden brown. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with pickled jalapeños, olives and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

TATER TOT TACO CASSEROLE WITH QUESO



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Quick, easy, and feeds my entire family, including seconds! It a simple, easy-to-make casserole that is full of flavor.

Provided by Ali Green

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1282.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Use frozen tater tots for a quick and easy meal.
  • Add your favorite taco toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
  • Make it a vegetarian meal by using black beans or lentils instead of ground beef.
  • Add a layer of mashed potatoes to the bottom of the casserole for a creamy and hearty dish.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese and bake until melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Tater tot taco casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a great way to use up leftover taco meat and tater tots, and it can be customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, tater tot taco casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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