Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect indulgent comfort food that combines crispy tater tots with hearty chili and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: casserole
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- In a baking dish, layer the chili mixture and top with frozen tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add jalapeños to the chili mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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