21 Tater Tot Casserole Recipes – Easy Dinners for Every Night of the Week

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Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

A cozy, hearty dinner that feels like chili night—just with tots.

Chili cheese casserole with slightly slightly visible chili layer under golden tots, topped with melty cheese and green onion garnish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
  • Optional: chopped green onions or sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain fat. Stir in chili.
  3. Spread into greased 9×13 dish. Top with half the cheese.
  4. Arrange tater tots over the top and bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Add remaining cheese and bake 5–10 more minutes.
  6. Serve with green onions or sour cream if desired.

Tip: Use leftover homemade chili if you have it!

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21 Tater Tot Casserole Recipes – Easy Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

A cozy, hearty dinner that feels like chili night—just with tots.

Chili cheese casserole with slightly slightly visible chili layer under golden tots, topped with melty cheese and green onion garnish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
  • Optional: chopped green onions or sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain fat. Stir in chili.
  3. Spread into greased 9×13 dish. Top with half the cheese.
  4. Arrange tater tots over the top and bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Add remaining cheese and bake 5–10 more minutes.
  6. Serve with green onions or sour cream if desired.

Tip: Use leftover homemade chili if you have it!