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Starting out as a push cart on the side of Southern California roads, XLNT became a popular lunch time meal for some of California’s earliest residents. It was Californians’ love for the recipe that allowed XLNT to be one of the first tamales to be distributed and sold directly to grocery stores. data-pin-do=)
Tater Tot XLNT Chili Casserole
December 28, 2023
My late mother-in-law always served albondigas soup and tamales on Christmas Eve, which we do every year. She always served an XLNT chili brick for a topping. I never really thought about using it any other way, until we read the inside of the packet. It's basically a base to make your own chili, by adding peppers, beans, etc. I decided to try this Tater Tot XLNT Chili Casserole (actually my husband Eric made it!).
Starting out as a push cart on the side of Southern California roads, XLNT became a popular lunch time meal for some of California’s earliest residents. It was Californians’ love for the recipe that allowed XLNT to be one of the first tamales to be distributed and sold directly to grocery stores.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 9 Servings
Directions
1Preheat oven to 425° F.
2Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the bell peppers, onions and celery over medium heat for 10 minutes. Then add the chili and cook for another 5 minutes.
3Add olives, hominy or corn and tomatoes. Stir until well mixed and warm.
4Spread mixture into 9" x 13" casserole dish. Cover top with tater tots. Bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are browned. Then add the cheese on top and bake until melted.
Recipe adapted from the XLNT Chili package.
Jeanne
December 28, 2023
Great recipe with a great story behind it! Thanks for sharing, Leslie.