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potato tot enchilada casserole
Lily Brooks

Potato Tot Enchilada Casserole

This potato tot enchilada casserole combines crispy tots with bold Mexican flavors for a family-friendly comfort food that's ready in just 60 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 can 10 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes. Drain fat, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in taco seasoning, green chiles, and 2 tbsp water. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the meat mixture with enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Spread enchilada mixture over pre-baked tater tots. Top with shredded cheeses. Cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1120mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Use mild enchilada sauce and omit green chiles for a kid-friendly version. Pre-baking tots helps prevent soggy bottoms.

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