Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole
Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort food that combines crispy tater tots, savory chili, and gooey cheese into one delicious dish. Perfect for game day or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole brings all the flavors of your favorite stadium snacks right to your table. With customizable options and a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz canned chili (with or without beans)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes; drain fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chili and heat through for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the tater tots in the baking dish, followed by the beef-chili mixture and half of the cheese.
- Top with remaining tater tots and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute turkey for ground beef. - Add jalapeños for extra heat or use vegetarian chili for a meatless option.