Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole

Crispy tater tots, ooey-gooey melted cheese and meaty ground beef pair up with corn, nacho cheese soup, and taco seasoning to make a show-stopping casserole that you might want to make for taco Tuesday, for one of those busy weeknights or for a lazy weekend. 

There is nothing difficult about making this easy 6-ingredient casserole, and the whole family will love it. You can always tweak the ingredients, subbing ground pork or turkey for the beef or adding some chopped jalapenos to spice it up a little. But it’s also perfectly delicious just the way it is.

Although cozy casseroles like this one are especially popular in the fall, throughout the winter and in the very earliest days of spring, you can’t go wrong with it at any time of the year because it always tastes so good!

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This incredibly easy casserole recipe offers a magnificent flavor. Perhaps you’re looking for a new recipe to make on taco Tuesday and, if so, you’re going to love everything about this one. 

How to Serve It:

Serve hot, perhaps paired with some salad or veggies on the side.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it in advance and reheat later if you want.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze portions of this in airtight containers or Ziploc freezer bags for up to 3 months then thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

Swap the beef for turkey or pork or the nacho cheese soup for cream of mushroom soup. You can also use rosti or hash browns in place of the tater tots.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Corn, drained
• Taco seasoning
• Tater tots
• Nacho cheese soup
• Shredded cheddar cheese

How to make Victory’s Tater Tot Casserole:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2. Brown the beef in a skillet until completely browned then drain off the excess fat.

Step 3. Turn the heat down and stir in the taco seasoning.

Step 4. Cook for 3 minutes.

Step 5. Stir in the soup and corn and cook for 2 minutes more.

Step 6. Pour the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Step 7. Top with the tater tots then bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8. Top with shredded cheese.

Then, bake for 5 minutes more, then serve hot.

This cozy homestyle casserole is bursting with amazing flavors. It’s real comfort food that the entire family is going to love. 

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