Description
A gloriously lazy comfort food that combines frozen tater tots with canned chili and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of frozen tater tots
- 2 cans of chili (with or without beans)
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
- Pickled jalapenos (optional)
- Crumbled bacon (optional)
- A handful of chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a rack in the middle position.
- Spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Pour the chili over the tater tots, spreading it evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese generously.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions; add optional jalapenos or bacon if desired.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, but keep a close eye on it. You can use ground beef or turkey instead of canned chili for a fresher flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: comfort food, tater tots, chili, casserole, easy recipe