Chili Tots Casserole Recipe

Craving the ultimate comfort food mashup of chili and tater tots? This Chili Tots Casserole delivers big flavor without breaking the bank! Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is incredibly affordable and easily doubles for freezing leftovers. Upgrade it to a Chili Dog Tots Casserole by adding bite-sized hot dogs to the chili and serving with buns. Get ready for a taste explosion that'll have you saying 'wow!'

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1982.8 kcal
Protein 143g
Rating 3.9 (15 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chili Tots Casserole

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How to Make Chili Tots Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chili seasoning, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. If using, add the sliced hot dogs to the chili during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Spread half of the chili into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Top with a layer of tater tots.
  8. Pour the remaining chili over the tater tots.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with buns for a Chili Dog Tots Casserole experience!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

194 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

241g

Carbs

56g