Description
This Healthy Crockpot Tater Tot Casserole combines the cheesy goodness of tater tots and seasoned beef for a dish that satisfies cravings while keeping it healthy. Perfect for family dinners!
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
- 1/2 tablespoon minced onion
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer half of the frozen tater tots at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together browned beef, cheese sauce, taco seasoning, onion, and half the cheese.
- Spread the beef mixture over the tater tots in the crockpot.
- Top with the remaining tater tots in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tater tots.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours, checking in the last half hour.
Notes
Use lean ground beef or substitute with turkey for a healthier option.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg