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

By
Derek Jacobson
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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 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 to 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 to 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 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 to 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 to 10 more minutes.
  6. Serve with green onions or sour cream if desired.

Tip: Use leftover homemade chili if you have it!