Monday, August 7, 2017

Mexican Tater Tot Casserole



      I'm sure you've seen Tater Tot Casseroles before and probably even made some yourself.  I have even shared one on this blog before but this time, I decided to go with a Mexican flair and make Mexican Tater Tot Casserole.  I hope you like it as much as we do! 

       It makes a delicious and hearty meal!

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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. bag frozen tater tots
1 c. shredded Mexican style cheese
1 jar salsa con queso
1 T. dehydrated chopped onions

             Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
             Heat a large skillet over medium heat.  Add in your hamburger meat and onions.

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        Cook until the beef is no longer pink and onions are softened.  

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       Do not drain.  Stir in the taco seasoning (do not add water!).  

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         Spray a 9"x13" cake pan with cooking spray and then pour the meat mixture into the pan and spread it out evenly.

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     Pour the salsa con queso over the top of the meat and stir it up.

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      Sprinkle a half cup of the cheese over the top and then pour the tater tots over the top.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.  

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        Serve hot.

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