Description
Chili Cheese Tater Tots is a delicious and comforting dish that combines crispy tater tots with flavorful chili and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a party appetizer or a fun weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Chili: Sauté onion and garlic, brown the ground beef, then add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Transfer baked tater tots to a dish, top with chili, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili.
- Chili can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
