Supreme Tater Tot Nachos Recipe
Tater tots, house-made queso, cheddar & jack cheese, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole.
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Ingredients
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Base
Seasoned Ground Beef
Refried Beans
Cheese & Queso
Pico de Gallo
Toppings
Method
Base
- 1
Bake the Tater Tots
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even browning.
Seasoned Ground Beef
- 2
Cook the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Season the Beef
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup water to the beef. Stir well to combine and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed and the beef is well seasoned.
Refried Beans
- 4
Warm the Beans
In a small saucepan, warm the refried beans over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen the texture.
Cheese & Queso
- 5
Prepare the Cheeses
Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and set aside.
- 6
Warm the Queso
If using pre-made house queso, heat it in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until smooth and pourable.
Pico de Gallo
- 7
Mix the Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let flavors meld.
Assembly and Toppings
- 8
Assemble the Nachos
On a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet, layer the crispy tater tots as the base. Evenly spoon warmed refried beans and seasoned ground beef over the tots.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef and beans. Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- 10
Drizzle Queso
Remove from oven and drizzle warm queso generously over the top.
- 11
Finish with Toppings
Top the nachos with pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, dollops of sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately.
