Crispy Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
A quick and easy party snack featuring crispy tater tots loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like jalapeños, avocado, and salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots (about 900 grams)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 200 grams)
- 1/2 pound ground beef (about 225 grams), cooked and seasoned with taco spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced thin (fresh or pickled)
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa (120 ml), homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional, 120 grams), rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top if you have one.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the wire rack or directly on the parchment. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the tots bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season the beef with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once tots are crispy, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the tots, then spoon the seasoned ground beef on top.
- Return the tray to the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, diced avocado, black beans (if using), dollops of sour cream, and spoonfuls of fresh salsa.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately for the best crispy-cheesy contrast.
Notes
Use a wire rack to keep tots crispy on all sides. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning. For vegetarian or dairy-free versions, substitute ground beef with black beans or plant-based meat and use vegan cheese and coconut yogurt instead of sour cream. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
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