Best 8 Texas Tater Casserole Recipes

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Texas tater casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a potluck or family gathering. It is made with layers of potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and vegetables, and it is then baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly. The casserole is hearty and filling, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. There are many different variations of Texas tater casserole, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some popular variations include adding corn, bell peppers, or chili peppers to the casserole. You can also use different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack. No matter how you make it, Texas tater casserole is sure to be a hit.

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TEXAS TATER CASSEROLE



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Spice up traditional Tater Tot casserole with salsa, chili powder and taco-seasoned cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky picante
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen potato nuggets
1/2 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Cook beef, onion, celery and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir soup, corn, picante, chili powder and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Top with frozen potato nuggets.
  • Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1810 mg

MEXICAN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



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Made my own creation after reviewing numerous recipes for Tater Tot® casserole. My fiance loves it! Garnish with sour cream and lettuce.

Provided by Missy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup mild salsa
½ large tomato, diced
3 tablespoons mild nacho cheese sauce
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup mild taco sauce
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix corn, mushrooms, green bell pepper, salsa, tomato, and nacho cheese sauce together in a bowl. Layer mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish. Mix ground beef and taco sauce together in a separate bowl; add to the corn mixture in the dish and stir together. Layer potato puffs on top of casserole. Top with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink, about 25 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil casserole until top is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 808.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE



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My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), divided
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEXICAN TATER-TOPPED CASSEROLE



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Tater Tots, cheese and a mouthwatering ground beef mixture: What's not to love in this delicious casserole one tester called "the ultimate comfort food"? -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (11 ounces) condensed beefy mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups reserved mixture from Cajun Beef and Beans
1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in meat mixture. Bring to a boil., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TEXAS TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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Not sure which website I found this, but I recently made it and it was good. I did omit the Nacho Sauce I wasn't sure about the Nacho Cheese Sauce and it turned out fine. Next time I will look at another store for the Nacho Sauce. It's a good alternative to the usual Tater Tot Casseroles.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground meat
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (8 ounce) jar of nacho cheese sauce
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook beef, onion and garlic, drain well.
  • Stir in soup, nacho cheese sauce, corn, salsa, chili powder and pepper.
  • Spoon into a ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with tater tots.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.2, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 1777.8, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.6

TEX-MEX TATER TOT CASSEROLE



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A Southwest seasoned ground beef filling with black beans and corn is topped with cheese and crunchy tater tots in this remake of a classic hot dish.

Provided by Danelle

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
2 red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup milk
8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
1 (14 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
Salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 bags frozen tater tots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet brown ground beef, onion and garlic and cook until beef is no longer pink. Add the peppers and saute until just tender.
  • Add the flour and taco seasoning and cook a few minutes more. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer 2-3 minutes until mixture is thickened.
  • Add half the cheese, along with the black beans and corn. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the ground beef mixture. Top with frozen tater tots.
  • Place skillet on a sheet pan and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 78 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 538 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

TEXAS TATER TOTS CASSEROLE



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I got this from the Betty Crocker Casseroles & Slow Cooker Meals cookbook. I just tried it and it is quite tasty and very easy to put together. You can also use salsa in place of the picante sauce if you choose.

Provided by DesiRay

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 Cup)
1 medium celery, chopped (1/2 Cup)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
1/2 cup old elpaso thick 'n chunky picante sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
1/2 cup shredded taco blend cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook beef, onion, celery and garlic in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir soup, corn, picante, chili powder and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with frozen potato nuggets.
  • Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 1532.1, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 23.4

TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



Tater Tot Casserole Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium onion, garlic, ground beef, cream of celery, peas, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, frozen tater tot

Provided by Emily Carmony

Categories     brunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 can cream of celery
1 can peas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 bag frozen tater tot

Steps:

  • Sauté your garlic and onion in a splash of olive oil until soft. Add beef and brown thoroughly.
  • Place mixture in a casserole dish. To this, add all other ingredients except cheese and tater tots. Stir to combine.
  • Top with cheese, then top with tots. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Then, broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1104 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • For a crispy casserole, use frozen tater tots and don't thaw them before baking.
  • Make sure the casserole dish is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients without overcrowding.
  • If you don't have ground beef, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of corn or black beans.
  • Season the casserole to your taste with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese and bake until melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Texas Tater Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of ground beef, tater tots, corn, and cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy casserole recipe, give Texas Tater Casserole a try!

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