Chili Tots Recipe

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Cook once and eat twice with this hearty Southwestern casserole from Linda Baldwin of Long Beach, California. With help from a few convenience products, it quickly goes together before you freeze it or pop it into the oven to bake.

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Chili Tots Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 35 50

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chili without beans
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomato sauce, olives and green chilies. Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese; top with Tater Tots. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.
  • Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
  • To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 297 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Chili Tots in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p63

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Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2012 by voodoowitch

Normally I make recipes as is the first time but I played around with this one. First I omitted the black olives and green chilies. I added chopped onion and used one regular can of chili and one 'hot' can. I didn't want to freeze one so I cooked it in a 13x9 pan. I baked it at 425, uncovered, for 25 minutes and my tots were nice and crispy. I think at some point I might throw in some diced hot dogs for a chili dog flavor.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by katlaydee3

This was delicious. I had to uncover it and cook for another 20 minutes. Leftovers are really good too.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by farmgurly

This was really good. I had second thoughts about it because my daughter doesn't particularly love chili but we both liked it a lot. The tator tots didn't really get done so I ended up baking it uncovered the last 10 minutes and still had to put it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp them up. Probly will just bake it uncovered the entire time next time and see if that works better.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Angela0614

Amazing meal! I work full time daily & part time at night, don't have much time to prepare meals. This was quick and easy, tasted awesome. Will make again.

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2010 by dingerbo

Very simple to make, very yummy for all! Will definitely make again and again!

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Jilld731

My family loved this meal. I will definitely make this dish again.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by Beckster19

We LOVED this. The olives really add something! We used one 15-oz can chili (NO beans) and one 15-oz can Ranch Style Beans (black label with white lettering). Even our 12-month-old gobbled this up. It is super easy to make and we are adding it to our "favorites" list.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2009 by nsusan

Put one in freezer for a day when my grandson is home and I don't want to cook. He loves tater tots and chili.

Reviewed on May. 10, 2009 by rodeo88

this was a great recipe and very simple...had no problems at all out of this

 
 

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