Cheesy Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

   It is really hard to beat the combination of cheesy, crispy tater tots and chili dogs.  It is pure and delicious comfort food.  It's an easy meal to make and is sure to become a family favorite.

   

   

Cheesy Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

4 c. homemade chili, no beans

2 1/2 c. shredded cheese, divided

3/4 c. ketchup

1 (28 oz.) bag of frozen tater tots

8 hot dogs, cut into small slices

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. dehydrated chopped onions

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9"x13" cake pan and set aside.  

    In a large bowl, stir together the chili, ketchup, hot dog slices, Worcestershire sauce, onions, and red pepper flakes.  Mix the mixture well. 

     Spread the mixture into the cake pan.   Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of your shredded cheese on top.  I used a mix of montery jack and cheddar cheese but you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer.

    

    Now, spread the tater tots over the top and place into your oven and bake for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, remove and sprinkle a cup of cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.  Remove and enjoy.

    I used homemade chili for this casserole but you could use canned.  If you use canned, use 2 (15 oz) cans.  You could use either with or without beans or one of each.  

    

    I like to serve this with a serving of Creamed Peas.

 

 

    A serving is 1 1/2 cups and has has 42 grams of carbs.  My husband is diabetic and on an insulin pump and has to know the carbs in the food he eats to enter it into his meter so sharing that here just in case anyone else needs to know also. 

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