Like nachos, only better.
Sometimes I think you can do anything with Tater Tots.
Top ‘em with cheese, like a loaded baked potato. Pop ‘em in the waffle iron and make perfect hash browns. Spice ‘em up like buffalo wings, and make a tasty party appetizer. The totsabilities are endless!
But this time, I think I may be taking tater tots where they’ve never gone before. Tater Tot Nachos. Tachos.
It makes sense in a way, right? I mean, who doesn’t love nachos? And what could make nachos even better like replacing those plain old chips with crunchy, fluffy morsels of tater goodness?
Tachos are just about as easy as nachos. They take a little longer, because you have to cook the tots first, but once they’re done, you just sprinkle on the toppings and pop them back in the oven for a couple of minutes. And when they come out, you’ll have a hot, cheesy, tater-y fiesta on a plate.
All they really need to make them perfect is a little pico de gallo salsa. But don’t worry—I’ll take care of that in my next post….stay tuned!!!
How to Make Tater Tot Nachos
Ingredients:
1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz)
1 lb very lean ground beef
1 packet of taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons of my Homemade Taco Seasoning
1-2 cups of shredded cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup pico de gallo
1/3 cup sliced black olives
2 Tablespoons diced cilantro
Directions:
- Prepare tater tots according to package.
- While they are baking, cooking your ground beef with a package of taco season, or my homemade taco seasoning, until beef is browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Once tots are done cooking, removed from oven (but keep oven on) and top with cooked beef and cheese. Pop back in the oven until cheese is melted. Removed from oven and top with sour cream, pico de gallo, olives and cilantro.
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Tater Tot Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen tater tots 32 oz
- 1 lb very lean ground beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons of my Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1-2 cups of shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup pico de gallo
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives
- 2 Tablespoons diced cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare tater tots according to package.
- While they are baking, cooking your ground beef with a package of taco season, or my homemade taco seasoning, until beef is browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Once tots are done cooking, removed from oven (but keep oven on) and top with cooked beef and cheese. Pop back in the oven until cheese is melted. Removed from oven and top with sour cream, pico de gallo, olives and cilantro.
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love these nachos! Imagine all the wacky Aussies who look at me funny when I call their potato gems tater tots. 🙂
Corey says
Potato Gems?! That is a MUCH cooler name than tater tots. I must start calling them gems 🙂
Kat@Home. Made. Interest. says
So I’m kind of addicted to tatertots and this looks AH-Mazing!
Corey says
Hahaha! I’m right with ya Kat!!
Elizabeth says
Omgee,
My family and I have nachos with the works as a dinner meal every couple of months. I just got adult braces when my son started asking for nachos. Once my teeth become accustomed to the braces, I can make these! Omit the tortilla chips and replace with TATER TOTS. Brilliant!
Minnie@thelady8home says
OMG! This looks so amazing. So so tempting, feel like having some.
Tina says
MMMM !! These look so good! They also reminded me of an episode on Rachael Ray that had tater tots like 10 different ways.. now I have to go hunt around and see if I can find that episode. 🙂
Chelsea Goldkamp says
Absolutely delish! I love your creative approach toward every recipe. Corey your my new go to gal for delicious, nutritious,fun meals for the family. I prepare at least 2 of your dishes every week. Thanks!
Corey says
Chelsea, you are the sweetest! Thank you so much 🙂
Vanessa Dennington says
We have been making these for years in Texas…except instead of beef we use venison…shared our recipe with several friends and have posted on various groups….its really yummy!
Sandra L. Middleton says
In your picture it looks like pieces of avocado on top of the tater tot nachos. Is it? and I guess you could just put them on there even if it’s not, right? 🙂 I’m going to try this very soon. looks scrumptious!
Kelly says
I’m English, I’m really not up to speed with your vocab, what are tater tots?? Are they just potatoes? Can I just use regular potatoes or have they been prepared in some way??
Corey says
Tater Tots are like think round hash browns or french fries. I think these would be fabulous with some thick cut french fries!
Cindy says
Made these. They’re amazing. I jazzed mine up with lettuce, tomatoe, and green onions. I’m thinking we’ll never have nachos again on game day; just tatchos!
Cindy says
Tried to give 5 stars. I have no idea what happened. I think I may have had tatcho on my fingers 😉
Corey says
Hahaha!
Theresa says
Thank you, Corey.
Appreciate your efforts creating this site.
Can hardly wait to try tachos.
Miranda Grace Epperson says
Omg 😲 this was a hit on a hot Saturday night. I will be making tater tot nachos a lot more.
DJ says
My daughtermade this tonight! Very good. My grandson (who is a picky eater loved it) So easy to make.