Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole
Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole layers crispy potato nuggets with seasoned ground beef and a rich blend of tomato and nacho cheese soups, then finishes with melted Mexican cheese. It’s hearty, cheesy, and a little spicy from the taco seasoning—a crowd-pleaser for game night or family dinners. Expect a comforting, crunchy top with a saucy, savory center.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, green onion, and 1/2 package taco seasoning. Cook, stirring, until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- 3
Stir the remaining taco seasoning mix together with tomato soup, nacho cheese soup, and milk in a saucepan; heat the mixture until just boiling.
- 4
Arrange the potato nuggets in the prepared casserole dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the potato nuggets start to crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Spoon the ground beef mixture over the potato nuggets; pour in the soup mixture.
- 7
Bake until the soup mixture is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle the casserole with Mexican cheese blend; bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 262.39 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.18 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.04 mg Moderate
- Sodium 874.65 mg High
- Fiber 1.43 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.75 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.7 g Moderate
- Calcium 142.94 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate
- Potassium 217.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 50.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Frozen Yogurt Bites, Green Onion, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 262.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Frozen Yogurt Bites, Green Onion, Lean Ground Beef, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
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