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Taco Tater Tot Queso Bake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Taco Tater Tot Queso Bake
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar nacho cheese dip
  • 1 (10 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
1
Begin by heating your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or equivalently 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, position the potato nuggets at the bottom of a glass baking dish to create a foundation for your casserole.
3
Then, subject the potato nuggets to the heat of the oven and allow them to cook through and achieve a crispy exterior, taking approximately 20 minutes.
4
While the potato nuggets are baking, cook ground beef in a substantial skillet over medium heat until it reaches a state where it is no longer pink, and this process typically takes 10 to 12 minutes.
5
Drain the excess fat from the skillet and discard it, before proceeding to add taco seasoning and water to the beef mixture.
6
Reduce the heat of the skillet to a lower setting and allow the sauce to simmer until it has thickened and reduced, taking around 10 minutes.
7
Spoon the cooked beef mixture over the potato nuggets to create a layer of flavor and texture.
8
Next, pour the nacho cheese dip evenly over the beef mixture to add a rich and creamy element.
9
Top the nacho cheese dip with canned tomatoes, olives, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and taco sauce to add a burst of flavor and color.
10
Finally, place the casserole in the oven once more and allow it to melt the cheese and warm through, taking approximately 10 minutes.
11
Remove the casserole from the oven and finish it off with an additional 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
12
Serve the casserole atop a bed of shredded lettuce and garnish it with sour cream to complete the dish.