Fiesta Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz.)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is cooked through.
3. Drain the fat from the skillet.
4. Add the black beans, corn, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Add the salsa and sour cream and stir to combine.
6. Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir to combine.
7. Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
8. Top with the tater tots and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Tater tots were invented in 1953 by Ore-Ida founders F. Nephi Grigg and Golden Grigg.
• Tater tots are made from grated potatoes, formed into cylinders, and then fried.
• Tater tots are a popular side dish in the United States, and they can also be used as a topping for casseroles.