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Tater Tot Nachos ~ Totchos

Tater Tot nachos takes one of the most loved, and easiest, dinners and gives it a crispy, crunchy, potato-filled boost. Topped with chili--vegetarian or filled with beef, it's up to you--and loads of tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapeños, Totchos might be everyone's perfect meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 818 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen tater tots
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning blend
  • 2 cups leftover chili*
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 4 scallions white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream preferably full fat
  • 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade pickled jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss frozen tater tots with taco seasoning. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until very crispy, 28 to 35 minutes, turning once during baking. This is key to the success of this dish!
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, reheat chili.
  4. Remove tater tots from oven. Spoon warm chili over top and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Return to oven just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you don’t have leftover chili on hand or don’t want to make a batch, you can swap in 8 ounces (227 g) of cooked ground beef seasoned with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or try 8 ounces (227 g) of cooked ground chorizo sausage to top your Totchos.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 818kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 2203mg (92%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 818

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 818kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 2203mg 92%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.