Hot Dog Casserole with Tater Tots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hot Dog Casserole with Tater Tots
Description
This casserole begins with a base of sliced hot dogs arranged in a baking dish, which is covered with chili and a layer of shredded cheese to provide a barrier against sogginess. Rows of frozen tater tots are placed on top without overlapping, followed by more cheese. Baking at a high temperature crisps the tater tots and melts the cheese, creating a cohesive dish with varied textures.
The casserole is suitable for casual meals and can be served directly from the baking dish after allowing it to rest for ten minutes. Using shredded cheese rather than pre-packaged ensures better melting properties. Choosing a flavorful canned chili or homemade chili will impact the overall taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg hot dogs sliced as thick or thin as you like
- 4 cups chili canned or homemade
- 7-8 cups tater tots frozen
- 2 cups cheese shredded, more or less to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Grab a 13x9 inch pan or something similar.
- Place sliced hot dogs all over the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the hot dogs with chili and then sprinkle a layer of cheese. We find this helps the tater tots not get soggy.
- Next place your frozen tater tots in rows and columns. Put as many frozen tater tots as you can without overlapping.
- Add remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Select a high-quality chili, either canned or homemade, to enhance flavor.
- Bake at the specified temperature and time to achieve crisp tater tots and melted cheese.
- Adding cheese beneath the tater tots helps prevent sogginess and enhances texture.
- Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving to set ingredients and ease portioning.
- Shredding your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded blocks improves melting and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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