Leftover taco meat, I’d like to introduce you to tater tots! I know you and tortilla chips were a thing, yet you two will live happily ever after layered with cheese, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo and all the things you love about nachos.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 6-8 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 32 oz. package of tater tots
  • 1 lb. ground beef, cooked with taco seasoning
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup green onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup black olives, chopped
  • ⅓ cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup guacamole
  • 2 Tb. fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

  • 1

    Bake tater tots according to package directions.

  • 2

    While tots bake, either reheat seasoned ground beef, or brown beef with taco seasoning according to package directions.

  • 3

    When the tots finish baking, remove from the oven but do not turn the oven off. Top tots with beef and a layer of cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts.

  • 4

    Remove pan from oven and top with green onions, olives, salsa, sour cream, guac and fresh cilantro.

  • 5

    Serve immediately.

Tips:

Instead of the nacho version, try one of these other loaded tater tot combinations.

  • Greek Tots—feta cheese, tomato, black olive and chopped white onion
  • Breakfast Tots—ham, Swiss cheese, cooked scrambled eggs and bacon
  • Roadkill Tots—bacon, cheddar cheese, chopped onion and ranch dressing
  • Pizza Tots—marinara sauce, Italian cheese, crumbled sausage and chopped onion

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