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3-Ingredient Chili Tater Tot Cups

These 3-ingredient chili tater tot cups are the ultimate easy comfort food: crispy, cheesy, and loaded with hearty chili. Made with frozen tater tots, chili, and shredded cheddar, this budget-friendly recipe proves that simple ingredients can create something crowd-pleasing and absolutely delicious. Serve them with your favorite toppings like sour cream, scallions, or pickled jalapeños for a customizable snack or appetizer everyone will love. Follow Ronica on Instagram @mymanabites for more recipe inspo!

Ronica Rupan-Tompkins
Tasty Team
3-Ingredient Chili Tater Tot Cups

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 60 frozen tater tots (about 1½ pounds)s
  • 1 ½ cups chili (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • cooking spray
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped scallions, pickled jalapeños, and hot sauce

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place 5 frozen tater tots in each muffin cup. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Remove from the oven. Using the bottom of a small glass or measuring cup, press the tots in each muffin cup into a cup shape. Return to the oven, and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  3. Remove from the oven, and spoon the chili evenly into the muffin cups. Top evenly with the cheese. Return to the oven, and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Remove from the oven, and let cool slightly, about 3 minutes.Top with desired garnishes, and serve.
  5. Enjoy!
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