Loaded Totchos: 40 Years of Delicious Memories
These loaded tater tot nachos are the ultimate game day snack. Crispy tater tots are topped with your favorite nacho fixings for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- Optional Toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped onions, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to tater tot package directions.
- Cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Spread the cooked tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake the tater tots until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the tater tots from the oven.
- Spread the warmed refried beans over the crispy tater tots.
- Spoon the seasoned ground meat mixture over the refried beans.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the meat.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with cilantro, black olives, and jalapeños.
- Add any other desired optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a layer of your favorite salsa before the cheese.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more beans or a plant-based protein.
- Make sure your oven is fully preheated to ensure crispy tots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the recipe