This is one of those recipes adapted from the classic Tater Tot Casserole. This is the perfect Casserole that will help add variety to Taco Tuesday in your home. This is a recipe that everyone loves and could eat time after time and still be smiling. This casserole never becomes boring.
This casserole Recipe is budget friendly and economical, besides tasting wonderful. There are just a few ingredients needed, most of which everyone already has at home.
Tater Tot Casserole is a nice looking casserole and tastes even better. Lining the Tater Tots up will take a few minutes of time, but the outcome is worth it.
Can I use a different meat?
You can use chicken or turkey, sausage is also a good option. Either type of meat is going to be a good substitute.
Could I use Potato Rounds instead of Tater Tots?
Yes, Potato Rounds are actually the same as Tot, just a different shape.
What type of Cheese is best to use?
Cheddar Cheese is the most common type, however, you could use Mozzarella Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese, or many other types.
Can I add other ingredients to the casserole?
Certainly, you could use peas and carrots, green beans or your choice of vegetable that your family likes, such as Black Beans.
Ingredients:
2 pounds Ground Beef, lean
1 packet Taco Seasoning, your favorite brand
1 can Sweet Corn, drained
1 can Nacho Cheese Soup
2 pounds Tater Tots
1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
How to make Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375*
Step 2. Generously Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray
Step 3. In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until no longer pink
Step 4. Drain the excess grease from the skillet
Step 5. Add in the packet of Taco Seasoning
Step 6. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes
Step 7. Stir in the Soup and and corn
Step 8. Continue to cook for a minute or two
Step 9. Put this mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking pan
Step 10. Place the tater tots over the top of the meat mixture in an even layer
Step 11. Bake for 45 minutes
Step 12. Remover from the oven top with the shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese
Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole
This is the perfect Casserole that will help add variety to Taco Tuesday in your home. This is a recipe that everyone loves and could eat time after time and still be smiling.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef, lean
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning, your favorite brand
- 1 can Sweet Corn, drained
- 1 can Nacho Cheese Soup
- 2 pounds Tater Tots
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 375*
2.Generously Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray
3.In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until no longer pink
4.Drain the excess grease from the skillet
5.Add in the packet of Taco Seasoning
6.Saute for 2 or 3 minutes
7.Stir in the Soup and and corn
8.Continue to cook for a minute or two
9.Put this mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking pan
10.Place the tater tots over the top of the meat mixture in an even layer
11.Bake for 45 minutes
12.Remover from the oven top with the shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese
Notes
Can I use a different meat?
You can use chicken or turkey, sausage is also a good option. Either type of meat is going to be a good substitute.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 601Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 125mgSodium 1147mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 3gSugar 1gProtein 41g