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Mexican Tater Tot Hotdish

If you're a fan of comfort food, then you're in for a treat! Today, we're diving into the world of a classic Midwestern dish with a Mexican twist - the Mexican Tater Tot Hotdish. This hearty casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
The Mexican Tater Tot Hotdish, also known as the Mexican Tater Tot Casserole, is a beloved dish in Minnesota. It's a fusion of Midwestern and Mexican cuisine, resulting in a mouthwatering combination of ground turkey, green peppers, onions, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheese, and of course, tater tots.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Caserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 orange pepper chopped
  • 1 pk taco seasoning
  • ¾ of a package of tater tots
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • 1 large pan

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, peppers and ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink and onions and peppers are softened. About 7-8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning.
  2. Pre heat over to 400 degrees. Grease and 8 X 11½ in. casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the beef mixture evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread the queso dip over the beef mixture. Cover with tater tots.
  3. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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