Cheesy Chili Tots

Yields 2 casseroles 6 servings each.

What you need:

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) or ground turkey
2 cans (15 ozs each) chili with beans
1 can tomato sauce
1 can (2 1/4 ozs) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ozs) chopped green chilies
2 cups (8 ozs) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package (32 ozs) frozen Tater Tots

*In large skillet, cook meat 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 of cheese; top with Tater Tots. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.

*Cover and bake the other casserole at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of 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 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Thanks to Linda Baldwin from Long Beach, California for this recipe and picture :) found in Ultimate Freezer Cookbook magazine 2012