Cheesy Chili Tots Food

CHILI 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.

CHEESY CHILI 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.

CHEESY TOTS

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.

CHEESY SAUSAGE TATER TOTS - TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degres.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in the sausage meat with chili pepper flakes (if using) onions and garlic, stir with a wooden spoon breaking up the meat, cook until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) drain the fat, then add in about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
• Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
• In a bowl mix the soup with evaporated milk, then pour over the sausage mixture in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the soup.
• Top with the potato nuggets evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle the top of the nuggets lightly with seasoned salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Bake uncovered for about 50-60 minutes, or until lightly browned.

CHEESY CHICKEN CHILI TOTCHOS

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.

CHILI CHEESE-STUFFED TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!