Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick spray, preferably Olive Oil.

Step 3

Arrange all the tater tots in the pan and bake for ten minutes.

Step 4

Remove the tots from the oven and set them aside.

Step 5

Brown the ground beef, drain the excess fat.

Step 6

Stir in taco seasoning, 1/3 cup water, and 1 cup of salsa. Mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Take half of the tater tots out of the pan, leaving a single row to cover the bottom.

Step 8

Layer the meat mixture on top of the tots.

Step 9

Sprinkle half of the cheese over the meat.

Step 10

Place the remaining tots on top.

Step 11

Finish by adding the remaining cup of cheese.

Step 12

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly, and the tots are cooked through. Enjoy your delicious Mexican Tater Tot Casserole!