Tater Tot Nachos | The Recipe Critic

Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos) are made with crispy golden tater tots, topped with seasoned beef, scoops of refried beans, corn, black beans, salsa and melty cheese. Add your favorite toppings and dig in!

Nachos are one of those appetizers everyone loves! The best part is there are so many ways to make them your own! You have got to try Irish nachos made with potatoes, air fryer nachos, or even dessert nachos!

What are Totchos?

These Totchos (or Tater Tot Nachos) will take your nacho game to the next level! First, replace traditional tortilla chips with toasty tater tots to make these nachos extra satisfying. Then, load them up with all your favorite Mexican toppings and plenty of melty cheese. Finally, they’re perfect for parties, the big game, and even hearty enough to enjoy as a filling meal.

Ingredients Needed For Tater Tot Nachos

This totchos recipe uses simple ingredients that are easy to find! Grab the tater tots and all of your favorite toppings! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Tater Tots: You’ll need 2 pounds of frozen tater tots.
• Ground Beef: For beefy goodness.
• Taco Seasoning: You can make homemade taco seasoning or buy a packet from the store to season the beef.

Toppings

• Refried Beans: Smooth and creamy beans that provide a rich and savory element to the nachos.
• Corn: For little bits of sweetness and extra texture.
• Black Beans: Adds a hearty and earthy flavor.
• Salsa: Brings extra flavor and a bit of sauciness.
• Cheese: The combination of sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese melts into a gooey and cheesy topping.
• Extra toppings: Once the nachos are baked, add some freshness with Pico de Gallo, sour cream, cilantro, avocado and/or jalapeños.

How to Make Tater Tot Nachos

This is one of those new recipes that couldn’t be easier! Just start by baking the tater tots, then cook the meat, assemble all the ingredients, and let everything cook together. The result? Out-of-this-world delicious!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, then line a sheet pan with parchment paper and Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the pan.
2. Bake: Place the tater tots in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove, toss them, and then continue baking for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
3. Brown the Beef: While the tater tots are in the oven, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook the beef until it is evenly browned.
4. Season Meat: Drain the excess grease from the ground beef, add taco seasoning, and stir to combine.
5. Assemble Nachos: Once the tater tots are out of the oven, set the oven to broil. Top the tater tots with cooked beef, scoops of refried beans, corn, black beans, salsa, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese.
6. Broil: Put the topped tots back in the oven and broil for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Add Toppings: Take the tater tot nachos out of the oven and top with desired toppings!

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