Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
This Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect easy recipe for both Sunday dinners and busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 big onion finely diced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 typical can, not drained
- 15 ounces chili beans 1 typical can
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 32 ounces bag frozen tater tots 1 typical bag
- ⅓ cup store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- non stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and cook with the onion.2 lbs ground beef, 1 big onion
- When your beef is cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Next, stir in the beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning until well combined.28 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, 15 ounces chili beans, ⅓ cup store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
- Lightly spray your baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the chili mixture into the prepared dish.non stick cooking spray
- Add one cup of shredded cheese on top.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- On top of your casserole, spread the tater tots in one even layer over the casserole.32 ounces bag frozen tater tots
- Spray your tater tots with non-stick cooking spray and season with salt as needed.kosher salt and black pepper, non stick cooking spray
- Bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from oven when the tater tots are crisp, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Put back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.