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Loaded tater tot nachos topped with melted cheese, ground beef, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Ultimate Loaded Tater Tot Nachos: The Crispy, Cheesy Totcho Recipe

These Ultimate Loaded Tater Tot Nachos, or 'Totchos', are a crispy, cheesy delight. Featuring golden tater tots piled high with seasoned ground beef, melted Velveeta and cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings, they're perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 ounces)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup white onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
For Garnish
  • ½ cup Roma tomatoes diced
  • 4 pieces green onions diced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 medium avocado peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • freshly squeezed lime juice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes until crispy and browned.
Cooking the Beef
  1. While tots bake, cook ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and set aside.
Assembly and Final Bake
  1. Remove crispy tots from the oven, season with salt, then top with cooked ground beef, cubed Velveeta, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  2. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef. Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite salsa, jalapeños, or black olives.