Best Oh So Creamy Oh So Cheesy Taco Tot Casserole Recipes

OH SO CREAMY, OH SO CHEESY TACO TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a hot skillet scramble fry the onion, minced beef and garlic - breaking up all lumps.
• Reduce the heat to 50% and add the vegetables, make sure they are chopped rather small (mexi-beans or kidney beans can be added if you so wish to this stage) and taco seasoning, fry for another 2-4 of minutes (until the taco seasoning become fragrant).
• Pour meat mixture into a greased 20x20 inch ceramic/pyrex casserole dish with high sides.
• In a large bowl, whisk the salsa, sour cream and creamed cheese (which has been well softened) and pour over the meat.
• Place tater tots over creamy mixture in a single layer all over (my son loves this job). Top with cheese (he likes this job too).
• Bake at 375oF (180oC) for 30 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

TACO TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large pan, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and drain any excess grease.
• Add the onions and bell peppers to the pan, saute on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
• Transfer the ground beef back to the pan, along with the salsa, green chiles, taco seasoning, black beans, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until well combined.
• Spread the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Pour the shredded cheese evenly across the top. Line tater tots in rows on top of the cheese until completely covered.
• Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until tater tots are cooked through and slightly crispy on top. Top with the sliced green onions. Serve hot as is or garnish with toppings. Enjoy!