Easy Totchos Recipe

A square view of totchos on a tray, topped with beef, cheese, tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeños, and sour cream.

Golden, crispy tater tots loaded with taco-seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings. This is peak game day food, snack-for-dinner energy, and the kind of pan that disappears faster than you expect. Easy, customizable, and ready in 30 minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 437kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

28 oz frozen tater tots
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ cup water
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup diced tomatoes
1 sliced avocado
¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeños
½ cup sour cream optional

Instructions

Get prepped: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bake the tots: Spread 28 oz frozen tater tots in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deeply golden and crispy.
Cook the taco meat: While the tots bake, brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease, then stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and ½ cup water and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
Assemble: Push the baked tots close together on the baking sheet, spoon the taco meat evenly over the top, and sprinkle with 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Melt the cheese: Return the pan to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish and serve: Immediately top with ½ cup diced tomatoes 1 sliced avocado, ¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeños, and ½ cup sour cream if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Bake the tots until deeply crispy so they hold up under the toppings.
Push the tots together before topping to keep everything in place.
Add fresh toppings right before serving for the best texture and color.
Set out extra toppings if feeding a crowd so everyone can customize

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