Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
A warm and cozy casserole combining savory chili, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, stir in chili beans and diced tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the meat and chili mixture, then layer frozen tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. You can add toppings like sour cream or guacamole before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, tater tots, chili, easy recipe
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