This Chorizo Tater Tot Casserole is such an easy Mexican-inspired casserole recipe! Loaded with chorizo, black beans, corn and cheese, then topped with tater tots and baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Holy casserole deliciousness, Batman! You guys have GOT to make this chorizo tater tot casserole recipe. Like tonight, it should be on your dinner table. There is so much deliciousness in this easy casserole that I can barely handle it. Layers of chorizo, black beans, corn, diced green chiles and cheese. topped with tater tots and baked until golden and bubbly. But wait! There’s more! Then you pile it high with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. See what I mean? Utter tater tot casserole bliss.
I have had a love of tater tot casseroles since I made this Andouille and Chard Tater Tot Casserole a couple of years back. They are quick, easy to make and can be pretty much done with any kind of ingredients you want. I decided to give this one a Mexican flare because Mexican seems to be one of the most favorite cuisines in our house these days. Unless you count ketchup as a cuisine, because I swear my boys would eat that with a spoon if I would let them.
For this simple dinner, the toppings are what send it over the top. This baby is LOADED. Shredded cheddar, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream. Oh man. I decided use homemade pico de gallo and my own guacamole because my boys decided to nap that day, so I had the time to do it. If you don’t have the time, store bought versions would work just fine.
Whatever you do though, don’t skimp on the sour cream.
But I don’t need to tell you that. You wouldn’t do something that silly, right? ;)
If you’re looking for more Tater Tot Casserole Recipes check out: Andouille Tater Tot Casserole , Tater Tot Casserole or Tater Tot Pizza Casserole.
Helen
September 9, 2022 at 4:46 amThis was a delicious and creative take on tater tots! I had two 9 oz. tubes of ground chorizo, so used a bit more than called for. After reading the comments, I also added a can of Rotel tomatoes (and kept the corn), which I think was a good addition. Finally, baked for 30 minutes then topped the tater tots with the remaining cheese (plus more) and baked for three more minutes. It turned out perfectly and is one I’ll definitely be making again!
Deseree
September 9, 2022 at 9:39 amSo happy to hear that you enjoyed it, Helen! I am going to have to try it with the Rotel too!
Shelly
January 2, 2022 at 3:02 pmThis is our go-to. We took out the corn and added a can of fire-roasted tomatoes. We cook about 30 minutes to crisp up the tots, too. So yummy!
Deseree
January 3, 2022 at 3:52 pmOhhh I am going to have to try that switch with the roasted tomatoes. Sounds divine!
Elizabeth Smart
February 27, 2020 at 9:00 pmI’m a vegetarian. I used meatless chorizo and it was absolutely delicious. Since the filling is already cooked, you just need to melt the cheese and cook the tater tots. My oven oddly does not have a rack that is “smack-dab” in the middle. It has a bottom, bottom-middle, top-middle, and top. I put the pan in the top-middle so the tater tots would brown.
Deseree
February 28, 2020 at 5:08 pmIt’s great to know that this is great with meatless chorizo!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
October 7, 2015 at 12:54 pmI have some tater tots in the freezer! This so needs to happen!
Tasha @thatssoyummy
October 6, 2015 at 7:20 amThis recipe is droolworthy
From Valerie's Kitchen
October 5, 2015 at 9:04 pmOh man…this looks good. Perfect for watching the game!
Michelle De La Cerda-Nash
October 5, 2015 at 8:58 pmYeah, I have no words, just pass the casserole and let me enjoy.
The Chunky Chef .
October 5, 2015 at 6:03 pmWOWWWW that looks delicious! I have some ground chorizo in my freezer, definitely making this :)
Holly- 3 Yummy Tummies
October 5, 2015 at 2:34 pmYum…definitely making this next time I have company for brunch!
Meg
October 5, 2015 at 1:31 pmMy mouth is watering! It screams game day…as in I am making this on Sunday for sure!