Sonic Chili Cheese Tots
These Sonic-style chili cheese tots are comfort food at its best. The crispy tater tots are piled high with cheese sauce and hearty chili that hit the spot every time.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- box grater
Ingredients
- 20 ounces of tater tots
- Sonic Chili Recipe
- 1 can of cheddar cheese sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup white onion diced
GARNISHES:
- Sliced jalapenos
- White onion diced
Instructions
- Make the sonic chili recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
- Place the tater tots on the sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the tater tots are baking, add the cheddar cheese sauce to a small saucepan and heat on medium-high for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the chili cheese tots by adding about 10-12 tots to the bottom, then top with about ⅓ cup of cheese sauce, followed by ½ cup of the chili mixture, a white onion, and finally, top with 2 Tablespoons of cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with the white onion and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Here are some tips on how to store the chili cheese tater tots and how to make them ahead of time.
Fridge: Store leftover chili and cheese sauce separately for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Tots can be baked ahead and frozen once cooled. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Reheat: Reassemble fresh for the best texture. Chili and cheese sauce reheat well on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Make-Ahead: The chili can be made 1 to 2 days in advance. Keep the tots freshly baked for that crisp bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 0.4mg