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Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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This Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Combining crispy tater tots, hearty chili, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection, this casserole is topped with creamy sour cream and fresh green onions for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (about 30 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 2 cans (approximately 15 oz each) chili (with or without beans)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the tater tots and melt the cheese thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Base Layer: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
  3. Add Chili Layer: Pour the chili over the tater tots, distributing it evenly to cover all the tots for balanced flavor in every bite.
  4. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili layer to create a cheesy topping that will melt and brown beautifully.
  5. Bake the 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.
  6. Cool Slightly: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set and make serving easier.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkle with chopped green onions for freshness and added flavor.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, choose chili with added jalapeños or add hot sauce before baking.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with a blend of Mexican cheeses for variation.
  • Make this meal gluten-free by confirming your chili and tater tots are gluten-free brands.
  • Sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add 5 extra minutes to baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

Keywords: chili cheese casserole,tater tot casserole,comfort food,quick dinner,cheesy casserole

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