Best 6 Cheesy Chili Tots Recipes

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Craving a mouthwatering dish that combines the comfort of chili with the crispy delight of tater tots? Look no further than "Cheesy Chili Tots"! This irresistible appetizer or main course is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Picture golden-brown tater tots swimming in a sea of savory chili, all blanketed in a blanket of melted cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and a dash of culinary creativity, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI TOTS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHEESY CHILI TOTS



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with 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 shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomato sauce, olives and chilies. Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with Tater Tots. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. , 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. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY TOTS



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These aren't your average tots! Loaded with cheese, they're yummy on their own or dipped in your favorite sauce. They freeze well for later use as well!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h4m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
3 ounces grated fontina cheese
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying
salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Shred potatoes using a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl; allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2 tablespoons of potato mixture at a time into thick disk shapes.
  • Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a separate bowl. Roll potato disks in flour, coat with egg, and roll in panko.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHILI CHEESE-STUFFED TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, ketchup, potato, flour, cheddar cheese cube, oil

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
salt, to taste
⅓ cup ketchup
4 cups potato, grated
2 tablespoons flour
8 oz cheddar cheese cube
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break up into smaller bits using a spoon or spatula.
  • Add the cayenne, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, then mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Add ketchup. Mix thoroughly allowing beef to cook all the way through.
  • Remove the pan from heat, and drain excess fat.
  • Add the grated potatoes to a bowl, and add in the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
  • Using the palm of your hand, spread 1 tablespoon of the potatoes into a thin pancake.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of the beef, then press a cheese cube into the middle.
  • Fold potato over beef and cheese, then create a fist around the tot while using your opposite hand to flatten both sides, creating the cylindrical tot form.
  • Heat vegetable oil over high heat until temperature reaches 360˚F (182˚C).
  • Fry the tots in batches for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Transfer fried tots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESY BACON TATER TOTS®



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These delicious tots are great as a side dish or as a game day appetizer. The potatoes crisp in bacon grease before being baked with Cheddar cheese for an easy bacony, cheesy treat.

Provided by fabeveryday

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add potato nuggets to the skillet. Season with garlic salt and toss until evenly coated. Cook until the outsides are crisp, about 10 minutes, turning carefully with a spatula once or twice. Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Carefully remove 1/2 of the potato nuggets from the skillet and spread out remaining nuggets in a single layer. Top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Place remaining nuggets on top of the cheese and top with remaining cheese.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until nuggets are warmed through and the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • While the nuggets are baking, crumble the cooked bacon. Remove the skillet from the oven and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CHILI TOTCHOS



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Try our Cheesy Chicken Chili Totchos today and discover your new favorite comfort food. What could beat TATER TOTS topped with chicken chili and more?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1-1/2 lb. lean ground chicken
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. cumin seed
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup HEINZ Chili Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Bake TATER TOTS as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat until chicken is done; drain.
  • Stir in spices, chili sauce and tomatoes; simmer on low heat 15 min. stirring occasionally.
  • Remove TATER TOTS from oven; top with chicken mixture and shredded cheese. Return to oven; bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Serve topped with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for chili tots, as they have a high starch content and a fluffy texture. Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used, but they will result in a denser tot.
  • Shred the potatoes finely: This will help to ensure that the tots are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Season the potatoes well: Chili tots should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Use a good quality chili: The chili is the star of the show in chili tots, so it's important to use a good quality chili. You can use your own homemade chili or a store-bought chili that you like.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chili tots, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming crispy.
  • Serve immediately: Chili tots are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crispy. You can top them with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Chili tots are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game days. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can make chili tots that are crispy, fluffy, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty dish to serve, give chili tots a try!

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