Friday Night Tater Tot Nachos (Tochos!)
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz packet
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2 medium jalapeños sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 medium avocado sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While tots are baking, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from beef, then stir in taco seasoning according to package directions. Keep warm.
- Remove crispy tater tots from oven. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the tots, then add the seasoned ground beef evenly.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, and sliced jalapeños. Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes, red onion, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and avocado slices on the side. Provide forks and napkins for easy eating.
Notes
For extra crispy tots, bake 5 minutes longer than package directions before adding toppings. Add wet toppings only after baking to prevent sogginess. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSodium: 890mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g