Description
Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for family dinners, combining crispy tater tots, savory chili, and melted cheddar cheese with a creamy sour cream topping and fresh green onions for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (approximately 32 oz) of frozen tater tots
- 2 cans (15 oz each) of chili (with or without beans)
- 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’s hot enough to cook the casserole evenly and melt the cheese perfectly.
- Arrange Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish to form the base layer of the casserole.
- Add Chili: Pour the chili over the tater tots and spread it out evenly to cover the potatoes completely.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer to create a rich, cheesy topping.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set and make it easier to serve.
- Serve: Serve portions topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions for a fresh and creamy finishing touch.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, use chili with added jalapeños or hot sauce.
- You can substitute cheddar with pepper jack or mozzarella cheese for different flavors.
- Try adding cooked ground beef or turkey to the chili for extra protein.
- Make sure to use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer for the crispiest texture.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Evening Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chili cheese casserole, tater tot casserole, easy family dinner, baked casserole, comfort food
