These Taco Totchos are the perfect appetizer for your family and friends. Tater tots have never tasted so delicious packed with beef, chilies and cheese!
If you like Mexican dishes like we do, try our Mexican Style Lasagna Recipe too.
Taco Totchos
Totchos are like nachos but with tater tots instead of tortilla chips. They’re packed with delicious taco flavors, the whole family will love these! You can play around with the protein you add in and even the vegetables. Tater Tots are delicious with just about any toppings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun Twist On Nachos. If you love nachos, you are going to love these totchos! So fun to make and absolutely delicious.
- Easy To Make. Making totchos could not be more simple to make. Use your favorite taco ingredients to make them personalized for your guests.
What You’ll Need
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make totchos at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details.
- Tater Tots- Find tater tots in the frozen food section near the French Fries.
- Cooked Beef– I used a cooked shredded beef, but you can use any beef and even chicken you’d like.
- Chopped Green Chilies– Chopped green chilies add a nice chili flavor to the totchos.
- Shredded Cheese– We use mild cheddar cheese to top the totchos.
How To Make Taco Totchos
Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dishes. Preheat oven to 415 degrees F. Place tater tots onto a baking sheet or two small bakers like I have photographed in this post.
Add Taco Seasoning and Bake Partially. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Top With Beef, Chilies and Cheese. Top tater tots with shredded beef, green chilies and cheese. For the shredded beef, I used a roast from the night before, feel free to use ground beef, chicken or whatever protein you’d like.
Bake Again To Melt Cheese. Bake for another 10-12 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Remove and top with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips For Success
- Add Your Favorite Taco Topping. Use your favorite chopped vegetables and other taco toppings to add to your totchos.
- Play Around With The Protein. Instead of shredded beef, try ground beef, chicken, turkey or whatever you’d like!
How To Serve
Serve totchos hot as an appetizer at your next party! They’re great for sharing with family and friends.
Leftovers
Store any leftover totchos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat totchos in an airfryer at 350 degrees F. for 4-5 minutes, until hot and crisp.
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Taco Totchos
Equipment
- Oven
- small baking dishes
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup cooked shredded beef
- 4 tablespoons Chopped Green Chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 415 degrees F.
- Place tater tots onto a baking sheet or two small bakers like I have photographed in this post. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and top with shredded beef, green chilies and cheese. For the shredded beef, I used a roast from the night before, feel free to use ground beef, chicken or whatever protein you'd like. Bake for another 10-12 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Remove and top with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
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We love all things Old El Paso! And my kiddos would *love* this for dinner!
Oh my gosh! These sound amazing!
These totchos are so fun! Sign me up!
Such a great weeknight recipe!
My husband would freak out over this!
Sounds like the perfect dish for a hungry crowd! Yum!
What a fun and easy-to-make dish! And a fab alternative to tacos 🙂
This recipe has my boys names written all over it!
I’m always ready for some totchos, especially when they look like this!