You're going to love these loaded tater tot nachos - totchos! These crispy tater tots are loaded with seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, beans, salsa, and your favorite toppings. This easy recipe is perfect for a game day appetizer, quick dinner, or party food everyone will devour.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• Easy comfort food recipe
• Great for game day and parties
• Kid-friendly and customizable
• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Perfect way to use pantry staples

Ingredients in Totchos

Totchos are “tater tot nachos”, crispy tater tots used instead of tortilla chips and piled high with taco inspired toppings. Think loaded nachos meets cheesy potato goodness.

• Frozen tater tots
• Ground meat: beef, turkey or chicken
• Taco seasoning and water
• Shredded cheese
• Beans: white beans, black beans or pinto beans (optional)
• Rice: brown or white rice with sazon for flavor! (optional)
• Toppings: Salsa, Avocados , Sour cream with Taco Seasoning! (Trust)

How to Make Totchos

First, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the frozen tater tots onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.

Next, cook the taco meat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until combined and slightly thickened.

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Totchos: Loaded Tater Tot Nachos

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Crispy tater tots loaded with seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, beans, salsa, and your favorite toppings. These easy totchos are the perfect game day appetizer, quick dinner, or party food everyone will devour.

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Ingredients

• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning for meat, 1 for sour cream
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 Cup of Rice
• 2 Cups of Water
• 1 Package of Sazon
• 1 can beans
• Salsa
• 1 Avocado
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. Bake tater tots at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes until crispy.
2. Cook rice according to package instructions, add sazon and stir.
3. Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Top tots with taco meat, beans, and cheese. Bake 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
5. Add salsa, avocado, and sour cream (mixed with taco seasoning) before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 816Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 16gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1546mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 37g

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Assemble the Totchos

Then, assemble the Totchos! Remove the crispy tater tots from the oven. Top with the taco meat, beans, and shredded cheese. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Lastly, add your toppings. Top with salsa, guacamole, taco sour cream, and any additional toppings you love. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Tips for the Best Totchos

• Bake the tater tots extra crispy so they hold up under the toppings.
• Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
• Serve immediately for the best texture.
• Swap ground beef for ground turkey or shredded chicken.

What to Serve with Totchos

These loaded totchos pair perfectly with:

• Peach Vodka Cockatils
• Easy Feta Greek Salad
• Chicken wings (recipe coming soon!)
• Mango Fresca Spritzer Mocktails

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