This scrumptious Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish from Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate is a fun and festive alternative to the traditional tater tot casserole. Taco seasoning and enchilada sauce provide that quintessential Tex-Mex flavor, making this a perfect recipe for a midweek switch-up. Bonus: You can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when you’re ready! 

I love a traditional tater tot hotdish, but it’s fun to switch things up every once in a while, especially as a family that eats tater tot hotdish at least every two weeks during the winter — we need some variety!

This Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish definitely fits that requirement. Not only is it super easy to make, it’s filled with so much flavor! The filling is made with ground turkey, onion, bell pepper and corn, along with taco seasoning and enchilada sauce for that Tex-Mex flavor. Oh, and don’t forget a ton of cheese for the ooey-gooey factor. This time around, I topped our casserole with fresh chopped cilantro, but avocado, sour cream and green onions are also delicious options.

If you’re wondering if you can prep the whole casserole in advance, the answer is “absolutely!” I love making a double batch of this Tex-Mex Tater Tot Hotdish. You can bake one batch right away and freeze the other for the next time the craving strikes. So, in like a week!