Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole
This Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty comfort meal layered with seasoned ground beef, chili-style sauce, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese. The slow cooker allows the flavors to blend while the tots absorb the savory chili base, creating a rich, filling dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1 ounce packet chili seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 28-ounce bag frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Scallions for garnish optional
Instructions
- To the slow cooker add the ground beef and onion.
- Stir in salt, pepper, chili seasoning, garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce and half cup of cheese.
- Spread tater tots evenly over the top.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top during the last 15 minutes until melted.
Notes
Layer tots evenly so they cook consistently.
Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to thicken.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt.
Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to thicken.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 2mg
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