Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish
This scrumptious Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish from Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate is a fun and festive alternative to the traditional tater tot casserole. Taco seasoning and enchilada sauce provide that quintessential Tex-Mex flavor, making this a perfect recipe for a midweek switch-up. Bonus: You can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when you’re ready!
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Recipe - MAPLE GROVE (+Wines & Spirits)
Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
32 ounces frozen tater tots
Directions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the turkey and heat over medium.
- Cook the turkey until browned, breaking it up into smaller chunks as it cooks.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, along with the bell pepper and onion. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning, along with ¼ cup of water, stirring well to combine.
- Add the enchilada sauce, frozen corn and cheese, stir to combine.
- Transfer the turkey mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with the tater tots.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy!
15 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce
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L&B Fresh All Natural Ground Turkey, 16 Ounce
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Premium Red Bell Peppers, 0.5 Pound
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White Onions, 1 Pound
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Old El Paso Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 Ounce
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Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce, 10 Ounce
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Wild Harvest Organic Sweet Corn, 12 Ounce
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Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 8 Ounce
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Ore-Ida Crispy Tater Tots, 32 Ounce
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Directions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the turkey and heat over medium.
- Cook the turkey until browned, breaking it up into smaller chunks as it cooks.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, along with the bell pepper and onion. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning, along with ¼ cup of water, stirring well to combine.
- Add the enchilada sauce, frozen corn and cheese, stir to combine.
- Transfer the turkey mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with the tater tots.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy!