Description
This Healthy Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole packs irresistible flavors with tater tots, ground beef, and cheese, making it an easy, comforting meal perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef (browned and drained)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 10.5 ounces cheese sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ tablespoon minced onion
- Freshly chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer half of the tater tots on the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix the browned ground beef, cheese sauce, taco seasoning, minced onion, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the tater tots in the crockpot.
- Add the remaining tater tots on top of the beef layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2½ hours, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based option.
You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months after they cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg