Easy Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

OH MY YUM! This is such a delicious casserole!!! Plus, it is easy and the entire family will be asking for more! “Easy Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole”

What is in a chili cheese tater tot casserole? (for full recipe scroll down for printable recipe card)

Below are listed the tater tot ingredients:

• ground beef – any ground meat will work for this recipe, for example: ground turkey, ground chicken or ground pork
• tomato sauce
• chili seasoning packet – if you don’t want to use a chili packet then you can add your own seasonings of chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Optional crushed red pepper flakes
• frozen tater tots – you could also use frozen french fries or frozen hash browns
• shredded cheese – any kind of cheese will work for this recipe, just pick your favorite cheese, for example: sharp cheddar, colby jack, pepper jack or mozzarella cheeses
• water

How to store tater tot casserole?

To store your leftover tater tot casserole simply place the cooled leftovers into an airtight container and place the container into the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze tater tot casserole?

Yes, you can freeze your tater tot casserole. There are two different ways to freeze your tater tot casserole. 1. Prepare your tater tot casserole (in a baking dish) as directed, but do not bake. Add a sheet of aluminum foil to your baking dish and place the dish into the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to bake, set out the dish and once it is at room temperature place it into the oven and bake.

2. Prepare your tater tot casserole as directed and bake. Once the casserole has cooled place a sheet of aluminum foil over it and freeze for up to 3 months.

How to make a chili cheese tater tot casserole? (for full recipe scroll down for printable recipe card)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Take a large cast iron skillet and place it over medium heat (if you don’t want to bake your casserole in a cast iron skillet then you will need to transfer your chili to a baking dish after it is finished cooking)
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown
4. Once your ground beef is brown, add the chili seasoning packet, cans of tomato sauce, and water
5. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat
6. Add shredded cheese to the top of the chili
7. Add a single layer of tater tots to the top of the shredded cheese
8. Add the rest of the shredded cheese to the top of the tater tots
9. Place the skillet or baking dish into the oven
10. Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes until the tater tots are done and the cheese is melted
11. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

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