Loaded Tater Tot Taco Cups

square white plate with 6 tater tot cups filled with taco fixings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 16 ounces frozen bite-sized potato nuggets, such as Ore-Ida® Golden Tater Tots (60 tots)

  • 8 ounces lean ground beef

  • 1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1/4 cup salsa, or as needed

  • 1/4 cup sour cream, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray 12 cups of a standard muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 5 tater tots in each of the 12 slots.

  2. Bake tots in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the muffin pan from the oven. Use a tamper or the bottom of a small glass to press the tater tots down into the bottom and sides of each cup. This will create a tater tot cup. Place back in the oven and cook 10 minutes more.

  3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with taco seasoning in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

  4. Divide ground beef between the cups. Top with shredded cheese.

  5. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven to a rack to cool for 3 minutes. Top with lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301 Calories
16g Fat
24g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 695mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 463mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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