Tater Tot Chili Dog Casserole (Recipe 136 of 150)

Photo from The Salty
Marshmallow

Oh man this one takes me back. Mom used to make this, or something similar, with her leftover chili. She'd make a VAT of chili (cuz why not). We'd have a meal with it, then she'd freeze the rest. Sometime later that month she'd pull that chili out and she'd make this. This was one of the first recipes I ever tried on my own. Daring, I know. 

This recipe has everything you probably remember in the 70's for casseroles. Everything premade/store bought and thrown together with minimal effort to feed a house full. 

Oh and the left overs of this casserole are to die for. Well, at least the leftovers from Mom's were. This one, I'm sure will be equally as delicious. 

Tater Tot Chili Dog Casserole

Recipe from The Salty Marshmallow

Serves 6 easily

10 Hot Dogs Sliced

42 oz canned chili

1 ½ c Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Package Frozen Tater Tots

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl mix together the sliced hot dogs, one cup of the cheese, and both cans of chili.

Pour the chili mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Top the mixture with an even layer of tater tots.

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Top with remaining cheese and bake for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.