Taco Tater-Topped Casserole
Taco Tater-Topped Casserole
For a cheesy, hearty casserole packed with crispy taters and your family’s favorite taco flavor, look no further. This dish gets its kick from a single-serving package of McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Garnish with sour cream, salsa, avocado and fresh cilantro.Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
10
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package mccormick taco seasoning mix
- 2 cup salsa
- 2 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen chopped bell pepper and onion blend
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 pound frozen fried potato nuggets
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brown beef in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Drain fat.
- Stir in Seasoning Mix, salsa, frozen vegetables and water.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans and 1 cup of the cheese until well blended.
- Spoon into greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Top with potato nuggets.
- Bake 25 minutes or until potato nuggets are golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with desired toppings, such as chopped avocado, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream or lime wedges.