Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole – Cheesy Beef and Spicy Jalapeño Bake
A hearty and cheesy beef casserole with jalapeño heat and crispy tater tots.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- skillet
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- ¾ pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Casserole Base
- ¾ cup cream of mushroom soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup corn
- ⅓ cup diced green chiles
- 1 small jalapeño finely diced
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Tater Tots
- 20 to 24 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook ground beef and onion for 5–6 minutes until browned; drain grease.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning and cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in soup, sour cream, cream cheese, beans, corn, chiles, and jalapeño.
- Mix until smooth and fold in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Spread into baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Arrange tater tots evenly on top.
- Bake 40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Adjust jalapeño for spice preference. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
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