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nacho tater tot casserole

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

there something missing on tater tot casserole,is nachos.so i create this recipe,oh yes there will be cheesy and crunchy.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For nacho tater tot casserole

  • 1 3/4 c
    cubed processed american cheese
  • 2 c
    crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 3
    green chiles,chopped
  • 1
    large red onion,diced
  • 1
    (1 ounce) package taco seasoning,divided
  • 1 c
    whipped cream cheese
  • 1
    (10.75 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1
    (10.75 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1
    (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded mexican cheese blend

How To Make nacho tater tot casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.Add cubed american cheese and crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips,mix well.
  • 2
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef,chopped green chiles,diced red onion and 1/2 package taco seasoning.Cook and stir mixture until the beef is crumbly,evenly browned,and no longer pink,about 10 minutes.Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • 3
    Combine remaining taco seasoning with cream cheese,cheddar cheese soup and evaporated milk in a saucepan;heat soup mixture until just boiling.
  • 4
    Layer tater tots in the prepared casserole dish.
  • 5
    Bake in the preheated oven until tater tots begin to crisp and cheese is melted,about 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Spoon ground beef mixture over tater tots;pour into soup mixture.
  • 7
    Bake until soup mixture is bubbling,15 to 20 minutes.Sprinkle casserole with mexican cheese blend;bake until cheese is melted,5 to 10 minutes.
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