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Tater Tot Nachos

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
Crispy tater tots meet melty cheese and bold toppings in these tater tot nachos. Easy to throw together, impossible to resist!
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Ingredients

Base:

  • 1 32 ounce frozen tater tots

Toppings:

  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced , optional
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, for drizzling
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and spread the tater tots on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake according to package instructions (usually 25-30 minutes) or until crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
  • Once the tater tots are crispy, remove them from the oven and transfer to an oven-safe dish or leave them on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the black beans, corn, red onion, and jalapeño evenly over the tater tots.
  • Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  • Return the tater tots to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the tater tots from the oven and immediately top with pico de gallo, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with black olives, if desired, and drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Bake the tater tots longer for extra crispiness before adding toppings.
  • Swap or add toppings like diced bell peppers, pickled jalapeños, or crumbled feta.
  • Add a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce or sprinkle on some red pepper flakes.
  • Add scrambled eggs for a breakfast twist or seasoned vegetarian taco meat for extra heartiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 1mg