Tim’s Waltz's Minnesota Turkey Taco Tot Hot Dish

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons each of paprika, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder.

Step 3: Dice the onion and bell pepper into 1-inch dice and sauté in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper for 15 minutes, until tender.

Step 4: Remove onion and bell pepper and set aside in a mixing bowl.

Step 5: Brown turkey.

Step 6: Add half of spice mixture mixture to the turkey while browning.

Step 7: Reserve the other half of mixture to sprinkle over the tots prior to baking.

Step 8: When finished, add the turkey in with the sautéed onion and bell pepper.

Step 9: Add black olives, sweet corn, chilies, taco sauce, 2 cups of cheese, and sour cream.

Step 10: Stir mixture until combined.

Step 11: Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese on top.

Step 12: Add tots on top of the mixture and cheese.

Step 13: Sprinkle spice mixture on top of tots.

Step 14: Bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes or until tots are crispy and golden brown.

Step 15: After removing from the oven, sprinkle with shredded lettuce, green onions and diced tomato.