Mini Chili Cheese Bacon Casserole
Individual mini casserole cups loaded with tater tots or pasta, chili, bacon, cheese, and crunchy chip topping—perfect for game night, lunchboxes, or busy dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked pasta or frozen tater tots
- 1½ cups prepared chili bean-free
- 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed cheese-flavored chips or Fritos
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or ramekins.
- Half-bake tater tots or cook pasta until al dente. Drain if needed.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with tots or pasta.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of chili over each base.
- Top with crumbled bacon and a generous sprinkle of cheddar.
- Finish with crushed chips or Fritos on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly, then lift out and serve warm.