Best 8 Chili Cheese Totchos Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the irresistible allure of chili cheese totchos. This delectable dish combines the crispy crunch of tater tots, the savory warmth of chili, the gooey goodness of melted cheese, and the tangy kick of salsa, creating an explosion of flavors and textures that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a casual get-together, or simply seeking a hearty and crave-worthy meal, chili cheese totchos are a guaranteed hit. With countless variations and toppings to customize your flavor profile, there's a perfect chili cheese totchos recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

CHILI-CHEESE DOG TOTCHOS



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Feel like you're in the ballpark with a plate of Chili-Cheese Dog Totchos. TATER TOTS and cheddar cheese make these Chili-Cheese Dog Totchos so delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Potatoes

Time 47m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (28 oz.) ORE-IDA Extra Crispy TATER TOTS
1 can (15 oz.) chili
5 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Bake TATER TOTS as directed on package. About 5 min. before TATER TOTS are done, cook chili and wieners in saucepan on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Spread TATER TOTS onto ovenproof platter; top with chili mixture and cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 9 g

CHILI TACHOS



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Tachos are Tater Tots™ potato nuggets topped with chili and all the fixings. Move over nachos -- there's a new game day favorite to serve.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (32 oz) frozen Tater Tots™ potato nuggets
1 pouch Progresso™ Smokehouse pork & beef chili with beans
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch cookie sheet with sides with cooking spray. Bake potato nuggets as directed on bag, stirring halfway through.
  • Heat chili as directed on pouch. Mound potato nuggets together on pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Pour chili on top. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with bacon, tomatoes and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 4 1/2 g

TOTCHOS



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All the great flavors of nachos with crispy potatoes instead of chips!

Provided by Potato Goodness

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     U.S. Potato Board

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
8 ounces lean ground turkey
½ cup salsa
2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning blend
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
½ cup diced tomatoes
⅓ cup diced bell pepper
⅓ cup sliced ripe olives
½ cup sliced green onions
Light sour cream
Guacamole
Salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes or until browned and very crisp, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • While tater tots are cooking, cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Stir in salsa and seasoning and cook for a few minutes more.
  • Mound tater tots slightly on the baking sheet and sprinkle with half the cheese; top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese then top with tomatoes, bell pepper and olives.
  • Cook for 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve with any optional toppings desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 822.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TOTCHO CASSEROLE



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Tater Tots™ potatoes meet nachos in this fun, crowd-pleasing casserole! Layers of refried beans, ground beef, Tater Tots™ potatoes, salsa and cheese are baked in a 13x9 dish and served with all the crucial nacho fixings. Everyone can top their serving to suit their tastes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ traditional refried beans
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
1/2 cup pickled sliced jalapeño chiles
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread refried beans evenly in bottom of baking dish.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onions and jalapeño chile over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix and tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through.
  • Spoon beef mixture on top of beans. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over beef. Top with frozen potatoes.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are golden brown. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with pickled jalapeños, olives and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CHILI-CHEESE TOTCHOS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (32 oz.) ORE-IDA TATER TOTS
1 can (15 oz.) chili
1 can (15.25 oz.) DEL MONTE® Whole Kernel Corn, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can (14.5 oz.) DEL MONTE® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Spread TATER TOTS onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet. Bake as directed on package. About 5 min. before TATER TOTS are done, cook chili and corn in saucepan on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Sprinkle TATER TOTS with cheese; top with chili mixture, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 8 g

CHILI CHEESE TOTCHOS



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A delicious Game Day treat that combines the best of chili and nachos in one hearty appetizer. Chili is out of the bowl and served over Tater Tots® nacho-style with the chili toppings you love.

Provided by Del Monte

Categories     Del Monte

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (32 ounce) package frozen Ore-Ida® Tater Tots®
1 (15 ounce) can chili with or without beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can Del Monte® Whole Kernel Corn, well drained
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1 (14.5 ounce) can Del Monte® Petite Diced Tomatoes, well drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Sliced jalapeno chile
Diced avocado
Sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange Tater Tots® on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake as package directs until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine chili and corn in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until very hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over hot Tater Tots® immediately out of the oven; slide parchment from baking sheet onto a flat platter or tray. Spoon the chili mixture evenly over Tater Tots® and sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro. Serve onto individual serving plates with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1113.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY BEEF TOTCHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: frozen tater tots, ground beef, Frank's Red Hot Original, ground cumin, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, shredded mexican cheese blend, red onion, fresh scallion, diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole

Provided by Tasty

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb frozen tater tots
1 lb ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Original
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
red onion, diced
fresh scallion, sliced
diced tomato
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF (220°C).
  • Spread tater tots out on a sheet tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Frank's Red Hot Original, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Gradually break up beef with a spatula and sauté until beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place an even layer of tater tots in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Top with half of the beef. Sprinkle a layer of cheese. Repeat layering of tater tots, beef, and cheese.
  • Lower oven temperature to 375ºF (160°C). Place skillet in oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and top with red onion, scallions, and tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole to the center of the skillet. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: A good melting cheese, such as cheddar or queso Oaxaca, is essential for chili cheese totchos.
  • Cook the tater tots until they're crispy: This will help them hold up under the weight of the toppings.
  • Make a flavorful chili: The chili is the star of the show, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a variety of spices and seasonings, and don't be afraid to experiment.
  • Add your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for chili cheese totchos. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and jalapeños.
  • Serve immediately: Chili cheese totchos are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, so serve them immediately.

Conclusion:

Chili cheese totchos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that's perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for something to satisfy your cravings, give chili cheese totchos a try.

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