Taco Tots Recipe
Tater tots, queso cheese choice of seasoned beef or chicken, topped with lettuce and tomato
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Ingredients
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Tater Tots
Protein
Queso
Toppings
Method
Prepare Tater Tots
- 1
Bake Tater Tots
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the tater tots package. Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Cook Protein
- 2
Season and Cook Protein
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or shredded chicken. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes for beef, 3-5 minutes for chicken). If using chicken, make sure it is heated through.
Assemble Taco Tots
- 3
Layer Ingredients
Once the tater tots are done baking, remove them from the oven. In a large serving dish or individual plates, layer the crispy tater tots with the seasoned beef or chicken. Drizzle the queso cheese sauce generously over the top.
- 4
Add Toppings
Top the queso-covered tater tots with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and any additional toppings such as sour cream and sliced jalapeños according to your preference.