Description
Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole layers crispy tater tots, savory chili, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with sour cream and fresh green onions for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots
- 1 bag (about 32 oz) of frozen tater tots
Chili
- 2 cans (15 oz each) of chili, with or without beans
Cheese and Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the tater tots and melt the cheese evenly.
- Layer Tater Tots: In a large baking dish, spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom to create a crispy base layer.
- Add Chili: Pour the chili over the layer of tater tots, spreading it out evenly so every bite has a hearty chili flavor.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili layer to create a rich, melted topping.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to brown slightly.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. This helps the casserole set and makes it easier to serve.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve each portion with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions for added creaminess and freshness.
Notes
- Use a baking dish of approximately 9×13 inches for even cooking.
- For a spicier version, choose chili with added jalapeños or chili powder.
- You can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for different flavors.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle some crushed tortilla chips on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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