Tater Tot Enchilada Casserole

I'm sort of glad that January is almost over. For one, I haven't been around the blog much. I have been in sort of a blogging funk and I am ready to shake it off! And two, February is, after all, my birthday month. And also, January is so bleak and boring and grey. I am ready for Spring! And warmer weather, and colorful flowers popping up.

But since it is still winter, and snowy, and cold, I thought I would share something to warm the soul.

So who doesn't love Tater Tot Casserole? I LOVE tater tot casserole and if it were healthier I would eat it weekly! But this Tater Tot Enchilada Casserole brings it to an entirely new level. An amazing level!



And because it is my style, this is a very easy meal to put together. You first start with browning your burger.





I just take a handful of softened tater tots and toss them in with the burger and crush them up to make a thicker filling.



Then I add my enchilada sauce



and the soups



Mix together and add some shredded cheese



Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 pan



Cover with tater tots



Sprinkle with cheese and bake

• 1 pound hamburger


• 1 medium onion, chopped


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 Tbsp olive oil


• 2 tsp taco seasoning


• 1 bag of tater tots


• 1 can enchilada sauce


• 1 can of Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup


• 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup


• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese


• ½ cup sliced black olives

1. Preheat the oven to 350°


2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.


3. Add onions and garlic to skillet cooking until soft. (set aside)


4. Add hamburger to skillet and brown, drain. Mix in taco seasoning and cook for another 2 minutes. Add in cooked onions and garlic and combine.


5. Pour the can of enchilada sauce and the soups into the hamburger and cook for an additional for 2 minutes.


6. Put the mixture into a 9x13 greased pan and top with tater tots.


7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and add the olives.


8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the tater tots are browned.

Because I think you can never have too many tater tots, next time I will definitely add more! It could have used another layer across the top.

And that is that! Deliciousness in a hot pan!