Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and satisfying comfort food dish that layers crispy tater tots, savory chili, creamy sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, this casserole combines crispy textures with rich, flavorful ingredients to create a crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots
- 1 bag (32 oz) of frozen tater tots
Chili
- 2 cans (15 oz each) of chili (with or without beans)
Dairy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
- Layer Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the base layer.
- Add Chili: Pour both cans of chili evenly over the layer of tater tots, distributing it so the tots are lightly covered.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are fully cooked and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Sour Cream and Onions: Remove the casserole from the oven and dollop the sour cream evenly on top. Then sprinkle the chopped green onions and the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the sour cream.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese on top is melted.
- Serve Warm: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to set slightly. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use homemade chili for a fresher taste or any favorite canned chili.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you want a spicy kick.
- For a healthier version, use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream.
- Make sure to watch the casserole near the end of baking to avoid over-browning the cheese.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and tastes great reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe, Cheesy Casserole
