Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish for your next camping trip? This Taco Tot Casserole is a hit with the whole family! Combining the beloved flavors of taco night with the comfort of potatoes, this camping recipe is both simple to prepare and absolutely delicious to eat.
Taco Tot Casserole
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 16 oz frozen tater tots
- Seasoning salt, to taste
- 16 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- Additional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, salsa (all optional)
You’ll also need:
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- 9×13 baking dish
- Cooking spray
Directions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain the grease and add the taco seasoning. Prepare according to the seasoning packet instructions.
- Assemble the Casserole: Lightly coat the bottom and sides of your baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add the Tater Tots: Layer the tater tots evenly on top of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with a touch of seasoning salt.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cheese It Up: Turn off the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the tots, and return the dish to the oven for about 5 minutes, letting the residual heat melt the cheese.
- Top and Serve: Remove from the oven and add your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, or salsa. Dig in and enjoy!
This Taco Tot Casserole is sure to become a favorite camping meal, thanks to its heartiness and fantastic flavors. Plus, it’s so easy to make that you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again. Watch out—there probably won’t be any leftovers!
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