Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
Loaded tater tot nachos are the ultimate quick and easy Tex-Mex dinner, packed with crispy tots, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese and all your favorite toppings. This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game day snacking, or whenever you need a fun, family-approved meal bursting with bold flavor.
Loaded Tater Tot Nachos Recipe
I know you have probably heard of loaded nachos, but have you ever tried loaded tater tot nachos?
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What Ingredients Are in Loaded Tater Tot Nachos?
- Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
- Extra Crispy Tater Tots – I like to use these Ore-Ida extra crispy tater tots. They have a great flavor and don’t go soggy in the casserole.
- Mexican Style Cheese Blend
- Toppings: The best part about this recipe is that it’s totally customizable. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, sour cream, jalapeños, salsa and ranch dressing.
seasonings
- Minced Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Taco Seasoning – Find my homemade taco seasoning recipe here. I promise, it’s way better than the packet!
- Pepper
Tools You’ll Need
Recipe for Easy Tater Tot Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spread the tater tots evenly on a 9×13″ baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
- While the tots are baking, cook the ground beef and seasonings in a frying pan until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the tater tots are crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven and top with the cooked ground beef and shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, it’s best to place the desired amount on a baking sheet pan and place in the oven until warmed through.
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Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 30 oz. Extra Crispy Tater Tots
- 2 cups shredded Mexican Style Cheese blend
Toppings
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- jalapenos
- black olives
- ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spread the tater tots evenly on a 9×13" baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
- While the tots are baking, cook the ground beef and seasonings in a frying pan until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the tater tots are crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven and top with the cooked ground beef and shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
