Tater Tot Nachos
Tater tot nachos are a delicious fusion of American and Mexican cuisines. They consist of crispy tater tots, piled high with classic nacho toppings like seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, sour cream, and diced tomatoes. This dish is typically prepared by layering the tater tots in a baking dish, topping them with the desired ingredients, and then baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
The use of tater tots in place of tortilla chips adds a unique texture and flavor to the dish, making it a popular menu item at bars and casual dining establishments. While the ingredients and toppings can vary, the combination of crispy tater tots and savory nacho toppings makes for a satisfying and indulgent snack or meal.
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Tater tots
- 1 can of chili
- 1 can of refried beans, optional if the chili has beans
- Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
- Salsa
- Tomatoes, diced
- Onion, diced
- Black olives, sliced
- Oregano
Equipment
- Oven safe baking dish
Instructions
Setup
- 1.Bake enough frozen tater tots to line the bottom of the baking dish, following the instructions on the bag.
- 2.While the tots are cooking, heat up the chili and beans in separate pans.
- 3.When the tots are finished, lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
Prep
- 4.Add the cooked tots to the bottom of the baking dish.
- 5.Cover the tots with warm beans, if used, then cover with the warm chili.
- 6.Generously cover with shredded cheese.
- 7.Sprinkle oregano on the cheese.
- 8.Place the baking dish back in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 9.Spoon salsa over the top of the melted cheese.
- 10.Add tomatoes, onions, and black olives.
- 11.Add anything else that sounds good, like scallions.