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Fork with a bite of taco tater tot casserole on it showing cheesy seasoned beef mixture with golden tater tots with melted cheese on top.

Crockpot Taco Tater Tot Casserole

Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole is a time-tested classic, remaining a favorite for decades. Requiring just six ingredients and minimal prep time, this simple recipe makes getting dinner on the table quick and easy, freeing you up for other activities.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 10.5 oz. can cheese sauce
  • 1 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
  • ½ Tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place about half of the 32 ounces frozen tater tots in the bottom of the crockpot and spread them into one layer.
  • In a medium bowl, place the 1 pound lean ground beef, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 1 oz. packet taco seasoning, ½ Tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
    Mixing bowl with browned ground beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, and cheese sauce.
  • Place the beef mixture on top of the tater tot layer in the crockpot and spread even.
    Meat and cheese mixture spread over the top of some tater tots in a slow cooker.
  • Place the other half of the tater tots on the top of the beef mixture and spread them until they’re in one layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the tater tots.
    Tater tots and shredded cheese over the top of the cheesy taco meat mixture in a crockpot, ready to cook.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours. Serve and enjoy!
    Finished tater tot casserole in slow cooker with golden brown tater tots and melted cheese on top.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
  • Feel free to use 1 Tablespoon of homemade taco seasoning instead of the packet if desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg
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