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Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is an easy and super delicious casserole! Our family loves it every time we make it. Give it a try!
Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
Can y’all tell that I’ve switched into full Fall cooking/baking mode? I am so ready for cooler weather – even if I have to dream about it! 🙂 I’ve been on this chili cheese kick lately …. which I’m pretty sure is a sign that the weather should cooperate with me and be more Fall-like!
Most of y’all know that chili is one of my absolutely, positively most favorite things EVER. It seems only natural that I would find ways to eat more of it, right? This Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is like eating, well, chili cheese fries – but in a casserole form.
The chili cooks while the tater tots partially bake …. but if you really wanted to, you could use canned chili instead and save yourself that step – although, I highly recommend making the chili yourself. It just tastes better in my humble opinion. I did not put beans in this … but if you want to, feel free to add a can of drained and rinsed beans.
We like to have this with fruit and a salad for an easy meal. Here’s the recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 bag tater tots, 32 oz.
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- A few shakes of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 ounces water, use the empty tomato sauce can to measure
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, 8 oz.
- Sour cream, optional
- Green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the tater tots in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef with the salt, pepper and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Return the mixture to the skillet. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce and water to the skillet. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. (I like ours the consistency of Sloppy Joe’s, but make yours how you like it).
- Top the baked tater tots with the chili. Sprinkle with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
- To serve, top individual portions with sour cream and green onions, if desired.
Notes
- This is also a fun dish to use an oval casserole dish! The tots can be lined up in pretty circles.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on September 13, 2013. Updated on April 24, 2021.
I made this last night. It was a big hit. I added a can of rinsed black beans and a squirt of brown mustard. WONDERFUL!
I made this last night, and it received so many compliments! Super duper yummy, and very simple. Definitely making again 🙂
This looks like the perfect fall comfort food! My family would LOVE it!!
We really enjoyed this for dinner tonight.
Great way to use up left over chili. Would also work well with frozen shredded hash-browns.
This looks sooo good! I need to add it to my recipe collection. I love chili and tator tots are awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
The tater tots is the perfect combination with the chili. I think the boys will love this. I'm giving it a try but I'm waiting for the temps to drop at least 20 degrees more. Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon
Joanne
What a great looking dish! I love tater tots but have never tried using them in a casserole. I wanted to let you know that your recipe is the most clicked recipe at the most recent In and Out of the Kitchen Link party.
I will be sharing the recipe at the next party and at the Top 10 favorites post that goes live on Monday morning. Thanks for sharing.
That looks so delish, and so easy! Total comfort food. Found you from the Crafty Blog Stalker!
This would be great for a cold day! Thanks for sharing at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Have a wonderful day!
Katie