Created by dienia b on October 4, 2023
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.