This casserole has everything in it!

Enchilada sauce, chilies, corn, black beans, ground beef..and TATER TOTS?

Full confession, when I saw this recipe I thought maybe I had looked at it wrong, but there it was, tater tots on basically everything I would wrap into a tortilla and smother with cheese. But then I realized it made so much sense because it saved so much time!

I was used to serving tater tots to our kids when they were young with a small dab of catsup to dip them in, but this recipe uses the finger food as an ingredient. Brilliant.

Basically, a tater tot is just a hash brown. The small little potato creations make for a perfect serving because of the line up neatly on top of the casserole.

When we lived in Minnesota, Tater Tots were part of several “hotdishes” that graces the long church potluck tables that also brimmed with an assortment of Jell-O salads. But the contents of the main dish usually involved string beans, sausage, and cream of mushroom soup.

This recipe is a spicy dish that can have extra heat added or be toned down a bit for those with a delicate palate.

And chances are you might even have most of the ingredients in your pantry!

Because you are skipping the tortillas, this is also a great gluten free option. Your company will love that you thought of everything. But knowing how quick and easy this is to put together can be our little secret!

This is what Christy from The Girl Who Ate Everything has to say about this creative dish.

This Tater Taco Casserole is a dish that the whole family will love. I’ve made quite a few failed dinner attempts lately so redemption was in order.
Everyone loves tater tots and everyone loves Mexican food so why not combine the two!

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Quick Tip: If you would prefer chicken or turkey option, just swap out beef.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Christy from the Girl Who Ate Everything.

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I used to joke that dinner time was the worst hour of the day. Something always happens.

When we had all six kids at home I really had to have a good system to make sure dinner time was not a high “Code Red” stress time. No matter when I started dinner, it seemed that was the kick off to someone dropping something down the toilet, the dog running in with muddy paws, kids crying because someone breathed on them or sat on their side of the couch. You name it, we have all been there

No matter when I started dinner, it seemed that was the kick off to someone dropping something down the toilet, the dog running in with muddy paws, kids crying because someone breathed on them or sat on their side of the couch.

You name it, we have all been there, and chances are we have been there a lot!

One of the things that really saved my sanity was to focus on how I could make the dinner hour something we lived through, seriously, dinner happens every night so it shouldn’t be a shock.

The number one thing I started doing that made a huge difference? Planning ahead.

This is what Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom has to say about this recipe and how she even utilizes limited freezer space.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is delicious, filling, frugal, and so freezer-friendly! If you freeze the bags flat, you can store them on their side like filing folders to fit a lot in a small freezer.

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Quick Tip: If you are running short on time, feel free to pick up an already roasted chicken at Costco or your favorite store. Sometimes it is just one less thing to worry about!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Crystal Paine and Money Saving Mom

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