Description
This Cheesy Turkey Tater Tot Hot Dish is a delicious and comforting meal, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 one large yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- pinch of pepper
- 12 to 16 ounces cheese, grated (I used a mix of monterrey jack and cheddar)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Chop your onion and bell pepper.
- Add the ground turkey (or beef) to a 12-inch cast iron pan (or another 12-inch oven safe skillet). Add the turkey seasonings. Cook over medium heat, stirring to break up the meat, until the meat is completely cooked through. Add the meat to a large paper-towel lined bowl or plate (to soak up any grease) while you make the filling.
- In the same pan, heat 1-2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Saute the onion and peppers until crisp-tender (it’ll cook more in the oven). Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, to cook out the raw garlic taste.
- Add the meat back into the pan with the veggies, and add the spices, stirring to combine everything. Add the flour, and give it a good stir so it coats everything.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking the mixture in the pan to keep everything nice and smooth.
- Next, slowly add the grated cheese, a handful or so at a time, whisking while you add each handful. Go slow here, so the cheese doesn’t clump up.
- Stir in the drained black beans and corn. Taste and add extra seasoning if desired.
- Top the mixture in the skillet with the frozen tater tots. If your skillet is super full when you put it in the oven, add a sheet pan underneath to catch any drips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes – the tots will have browned slightly and the filling will be bubbling underneath.
- Top with extra diced peppers, cilantro, etc. after baking, if desired. Enjoy immediately! Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the type of cheese used for your desired cheesiness.
- For added flavor, you can mix in some hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg