Houston Tater Tot Hotdish
Discover comfort food with a Texas twist in this Houston Tater Tot Hotdish! This irresistible casserole combines seasoned ground beef, diced jalapeño, and vibrant vegetables like green beans and corn for a hearty, flavor-packed base. A creamy blend of cheddar soup, sour cream, and melted shredded cheddar ensures every bite is rich and indulgent, while a golden layer of crispy tater tots adds the perfect crunch on top. Infused with smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of chili powder, this easy-to-make hotdish delivers bold, Southwestern-inspired flavors that will have your family coming back for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this tater tot casserole is a guaranteed hit that brings comfort food to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large jalapeño, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole kernel corn, frozen or canned and drained
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of cheddar soup
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 ounces tater tots, frozen
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables with the spices.
Add the green beans and corn to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream of cheddar soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
Fold the soup mixture into the beef and vegetable skillet, stirring until everything is well combined.
Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the beef mixture in a single, uniform layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the hotdish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the hotdish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.2 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.8 g | 569% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 9310 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.7 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 171.7 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2090 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 5504 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
