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Texas Tater Casserole

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 24, 2022
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Spice up traditional Tater Tot casserole with salsa, chili powder and taco-seasoned cheese.

Texas Tater Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen potato nuggets
  • 1/2 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (2 ounces)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°. Cook beef, onion, celery and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir soup, corn, picante, chili powder and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Top with frozen potato nuggets.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

540 Calories
31g Total Fat
25g Protein
45g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
Saturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
1810mg
Total Carbohydrate
45g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 3 Vegetable; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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