Tater Tot Nachos
Servings: 6
Calories: 829kcal
Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food mashup with our irresistible Tater Tot Nachos recipe! We've taken two beloved classics - crispy tater tots and cheesy nachos - and combined them into a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy all your cravings. Picture golden tater tots piled high with a melty blend of cheese, savory toppings, and zesty condiments. Whether you're hosting a game night, throwing a party, or simply craving a hearty snack, these Tater Tot Nachos are the perfect crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and prepare to dig into a plate of cheesy, crispy deliciousness that will leave you wanting more.
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Ingredients
- 32 oz tater tots 1 package
- 1 lb ground beef
- olive oil
- 1 each onion small diced
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning Or one 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 cup taco sauce mild,medium or hot your preference
- 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese colby jack or pepper jack cheese (Your preference)
- 1 cup warm queso
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes finely diced
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
- 1 8 oz sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tater tots on pan and bake for 25 minutes or per package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large 12 inch skillet cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat in a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from pan.
- To the ground beef add taco seasoning, salt, lemon pepper, garlic and taco sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. (Or until tater tots are ready)
- Once tater tots are crispy and golden, sprinkle the tater tots with shredded cheese. Increase the oven temperature to broil and broil just until the cheese melts.
- To assemble: Use a spatula to transfer cheesy tater tots to a serving platter. Create layers using ½ tater tots, ½ taco meat, ⅓ cup queso. Repeat. (You can also layer in thirds)
- Drizzle the top with reserved ⅓ cup warm queso and garnish with diced tomatoes, onion and jalapenos. Dollop with sour cream and serve any remaining on the side.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 2497mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 3mg
