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Mexican Style Tater Tot Hot Dish (Casserole)

Mexican Style Tater Tot Hot Dish (Casserole)

You're gonna love this savory fusion of Mexican flavors and comfort food with this Mexican Style Tater Tot Hot Dish recipe! This hearty dish combines yummy tater tots with zesty Mexican ingredients like seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and gooey melted cheese, creating a delicious meal for any occasion.
Learn how to easily prepare this crowd-pleasing favorite with step-by-step instructions and helpful cooking tips. Elevate your dinner game and delight your taste buds with this irresistible twist on a classic casserole!
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Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 28- ounce bag frozen Tater Tots
  • 2 lbs. 85% lean ground turkey
  • 3 T avocado oil
  • 2, 13- ounce jars corn salsa or any salsa you like
  • 2 C shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar combination you can use your favorite
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Spray or oil a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Preheat a 12” inch skillet over medium high heat with your avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add your ground turkey, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Give this all a stir and cook for 7-8 minutes until the ground turkey is cooked through. Now, shut off the heat and stir in your salsa. Now, pour this mixture into your casserole dish, top with your shredded cheese and finally your tater tots (make sure the tots are in a single layer). Bake on the middle rack in your oven for 20-25 minutes until the tots are brown and crispy. Enjoy!
  3. Note: This is a bit spicey. Eric and I like spice. If you like your food a bit milder, choose a mild corn salsa. We used the brand Cowboy Caviar by Trader Joes.
  4. You can drain off extra liquid before adding the salsa if you feel that your turkey gave off too much fat while browning. I just drained off a few tablespoons.

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