Cheesy Chili Tots

By Resk8r

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with beans
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).