Loaded Tater Tots Casserole

5 from 3 votes

Loaded Tater Tots Casserole: the ultimate comfort food. Combines Homestyle Chili with layers of melty cheese, crispy tots, and toppings.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: casserole, cheesy, chili, easy main dish, ground beef, Mexican, tots

Servings:

Calories: 674kcal

4 cups Chili Homemade or Canned
32 ounce Bag of Tater Tots frozen
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese divided
4 slices Bacon cooked and diced, or high quality bacon bits
¼ cup Onions chopped
¼ cup Sour Cream
Jalapenos pickled or fresh, optional
Other topping ideas - chopped tomatoes cilantro, frozen corn (defrosted), cooked broccoli, bell peppers, etc.

If using homemade chili, cook as usual.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Spread 4-5 cups of cooked chili in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. and top with 1 cup cheddar cheese, then a single layer of tater tots.
4 cups Chili, 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 32 ounce Bag of Tater Tots
Bake for 30 minutes or until tots are crispy and golden brown. See hint.
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese, sprinkle with bacon, and serve with toppings.
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 4 slices Bacon, ¼ cup Onions, ¼ cup Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Other topping ideas - chopped tomatoes

NOTE:

Find my Homestyle Chili recipe here!