Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole
Chili cheese dog tater tot casserole is a hearty, easy to make casserole perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This kid friendly dinner will become part of your regular meal plan.
Feeding so many boys with such big appetites is such a challenge.
I can’t stand being in the kitchen when there are so many other things to do and that I need to do.
And if I am not careful, the boys would be asking for food again as soon as one meal is done.
So I prefer nice hearty dishes that’ll stick to their ribs and keep em full and happy for a little while so I can do something- anything– else.
This is one of those casseroles that fits the bill.
I can get it into the oven with barely any work at all and 30 minutes later everyone is fed, happy, and full.
Full enough to last without asking me a thousand times for another snack until bed.
Ingredients
This casserole only needs a handful of very easy to find ingredients. To make it you’ll need:
- Hot dogs– Slice them into half inch coins.
- Canned chili– Sure you could use any homemade leftover chili if you prefer. You can use chili with or without beans.
- Seasonings and condiments– Ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Cheese– Lots of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Tater tots– A big package of frozen tots.
How to Make
This tater tot casserole with hot dogs is so easy to make, you won’t believe it!
To do it, start by spraying a 9×13″ baking dish with nonstick spray and setting it aside.
Then stir the sliced hot dogs, canned chili, condiments, and red pepper flakes together in a mixing bowl.
Transfer the mixture the sprayed baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Then, top it with an even layer of cheese and finish it off with a layer of tater tots.
Bake it at 350 for 30 minutes or until the tots are crisp and the casserole bubbles.
Serve and enjoy!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes!
I like to put it together in the morning and let it hang out in the fridge, tightly covered in foil, until I am ready to bake it.
Storing Leftovers
Leftover chili cheese dog tater tot casserole will store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I recommend reheating it in the oven until the casserole is warmed through so the tots have a chance to crisp up again, which won’t happen as well in the microwave.
Tips and Tricks
- If you use chili without beans, your filling will be on the thinner side. It will still taste good, it will just appear soupier when served.
- Do not press the tots down into the casserole, you want them resting on top of the cheese layer in a single layer. This will ensure maximum crispness.
- I love toppings. Let’s put toppings on all the things! We top this with thinly sliced green onion and a dash of hot sauce. Feel free to use toppings of your preference.
Other Easy Casseroles
Chili cheese dog tater tot casserole is a family favorite. Make it and it’ll soon be part of your regular meal plan.
Looking for other easy casseroles? Try these:
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Chili Cheese Dog Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 hotdogs sliced into 1/2" coins
- 2 15 oz cans chili with, or without, beans
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 28 oz pkg frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Liberally spray a 9x13" baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.
- To a mixing bowl add the sliced hot dogs, canned chili, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and red pepper flakes. Stir to evenly combine.
- Transfer the hot dog chili mixture to the prepared baking dish, and use a spatula to spread it out into an even layer.
- Spread the cheese out evenly over the casserole, then top with the tater tots.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crisp & the casserole's bubbling.
Notes
- If you use chili without beans, your filling will be on the thinner side. It will still taste good, it will just appear soupier when served.
- Do not press the tots down into the casserole, you want them resting on top of the cheese layer in a single layer. This will ensure maximum crispness.
- I love toppings. Let's put toppings on all the things! We top this with thinly sliced green onion and a dash of hot sauce. Feel free to use toppings of your preference.
Nutrition
I made this using this recipe, just had to add a little extra here & there because I had more hot dogs than what was called for & they were the large Costco hot dogs. My family loved it!!! I also made garlic bread out of the leftover buns & served that with it! A little bit of a heavy meal but so good.