For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans to the ground beef mixture. Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite taco additions, such as avocado, salsa, or pickled jalapeños. If you don't have nacho cheese dip on hand, you can make your own using shredded cheese, milk, and a touch of cornstarch. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS154
This Tater Tot Taco Casserole with Queso is a fiesta in a dish! Crispy tater tots form the base for seasoned ground beef, smothered in creamy queso, and topped with all your favorite taco fixings. It's the ultimate comfort food mashup that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol59 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium1283 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer at the bottom of a glass baking dish. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
03 Step
Recipe View While the tater tots are baking, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
04 Step
Recipe View Remove the baking dish from the oven. Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the crispy tater tots. Pour nacho cheese dip over the beef layer, ensuring it's well distributed.
05 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and green chiles, black olives, and 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese over the queso layer. Drizzle taco sauce over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
06 Step
Recipe View Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Let it sit for a minute to melt slightly.
07 Step
Recipe View Serve the Tater Tot Taco Casserole hot, over a bed of shredded lettuce. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream.
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Benedict Weimann
Jun 28, 2025My kids absolutely loved this! It's become a regular in our dinner rotation.
Meaghan Heidenreich
Apr 25, 2025So easy and delicious! Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Francesco Christiansen
Dec 1, 2024The tater tots get so crispy and the queso is so creamy – it's the perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Onie Conn
Mar 29, 2024I added some chopped onions and bell peppers to the ground beef for extra veggies. It was a hit!