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Loaded Tater Tots Recipe (Totchos)

Loaded tater tots are crispy, crunchy, cheesy, and beefy! These totchos are my new go-to game day appetizer!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots (1 bag)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 8 ounces freshly shredded Colby jack cheese

Optional Toppings

Instructions

  • Toss the tater tots with 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning and bake them according to the package directions. Add a few minutes if needed to get them extra crispy. If not at 400°F, turn the oven to 400°F once the tots are done.
    32 ounces frozen tater tots, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    cooked tater tots on a baking sheet.
  • While the tots bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground beef, onion, garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Cook, breaking the beef up with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound 90% lean ground beef, ½ white onion, 1 clove garlic
    cooked seasoned ground beef and onions in a pan.
  • Once the tots are cooked, scatter the beef mixture over the top.
    cooked ground beef over tater tots on a baking sheet.
  • Top with shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted, about 7-10 minutes.
    8 ounces freshly shredded Colby jack cheese
    shredded cheese over ground beef and tater tots on a baking sheet.
  • Remove from the oven and add your desired toppings before serving.
    Pico de gallo, Sour cream, Guacamole, Sliced green onions, Diced jalapeño peppers, Chopped fresh cilantro
    loaded tater tots on a baking sheet with dollops of sour cream.

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Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Loaded tater tots are best enjoyed on the day they are made, but they will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 3mg