Loaded Tater Tot Casserole
A crispy, cheesy, and flavorful casserole featuring golden tater tots, seasoned black beans, melty cheddar cheese, and a tangy sauce—perfect for game nights or family dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp garlic pickle juice
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Casserole
- 800 g tater tots frozen
- 1 can black beans undrained
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup beefsteak tomato diced
- 1 cup guacamole or avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) or as directed on the tater tot package. Arrange the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, prepare the sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic pickle juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine the undrained black beans and taco seasoning. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Once the tater tots are crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Layer the chopped romaine lettuce at the bottom of a serving dish. Add the crispy tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot tater tots so it starts to melt.
- Spoon the warm black bean mixture over the cheese-covered tots.
- Add diced tomatoes, guacamole or avocado slices, and pickled onions on top.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the entire dish and finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy while hot!
Notes
For extra crunch, let the tater tots cool slightly before adding the toppings. If making ahead, cook the tots and beans separately and assemble just before serving.