Tots with Chili and Cheese

Tots with Chili and Cheese recipe videos

Tots with Chili and Cheese is a hearty, indulgent comfort food dish featuring crispy, golden-brown potato tater tots smothered in a savory, meaty chili and topped with a generous layer of melted cheese. It's a popular bar snack, game-day food, or casual meal in the United States, often served as a loaded appetizer or a main course.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the cheese and chili meat, with a moderate amount of protein. A standard serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, providing significant energy but also being quite dense in sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of American 'comfort food' and 'pub grub,' representing a trend of loading simple bases like fries or tots with rich toppings. Nutritionally, it combines starchy vegetables, protein, and dairy into one highly palatable, calorie-dense package.