Sonic Chili Cheese Tots (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- •- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- •- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
- •- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- •- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- •- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- •- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- •- 2 tbsp chili powder
- •- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- •- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- •- Salt and black pepper to taste
- •- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- •- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 11. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread frozen tater tots on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- 22. Bake tots until crispy and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- 33. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- 44. Add diced onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- 55. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and all spices. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 66. Remove tots from oven. Top evenly with hot chili mixture.
- 77. Sprinkle generously with freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- 88. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- 99. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions just before serving.