Nacho Tots Recipe
tater tots, queso, pico, hot sauce, tortilla crumble
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Ingredients
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NACHO TOTS
Method
NACHO TOTS
- 1
Prep and bake tots
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen tater tots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden, turning once halfway through.
- 2
Warm sauces
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the queso or nacho cheese sauce until it reaches a pourable consistency. If using shredded cheeses, melt with a splash of the liquid from the pico or a small amount of milk to keep it smooth.
- 3
Assemble base
Once tots are crispy, transfer to an oven-safe skillet or small sheet pan. If using refried beans, spread a thin layer on the bottom as a bed. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and jack cheese over the tots.
- 4
Crumble tortilla chips
In a small bowl, crush the tortilla chips into crumbs and sprinkle over the cheese layer to add crunch.
- 5
Add toppings and sauce
Drizzle hot sauce over the tots. Spoon warm queso sauce over the top. Add pico de gallo in dollops and scatter remaining shredded cheeses over everything.
- 6
Bake to melt
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Finish and serve
Remove from oven. Garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and optionally jalapeños. Serve immediately with extra pico and hot sauce on the side.
