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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 13%
- Protein 16.59 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 14.85 g 5%
- Total Fat 14.18 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.04 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 839.64 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 1.43 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.75 g --
- Added Sugars 2.7 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 140.77 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 216.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 7.0 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
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.
- Is Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole healthy?
- Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 262.39 calories and 16.59 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 839.64 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.81 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.7 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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