Description
Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos combine crispy baked tater tots smothered in savory barbecue ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, topped with zesty jalapeños, fresh onions, and cooling sour cream for a hearty, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tater tots.
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the tots bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the barbecue sauce. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors blend. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Assemble Nachos: When the tater tots are crispy, remove them from the oven. Evenly spread the cooked barbecue beef mixture over the tater tots.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef layer to ensure every bite is cheesy and delicious.
- Melt Cheese: Return the loaded tater tots to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Add Toppings: Once out of the oven, top the nachos with diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and chopped green onions for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos immediately while warm and enjoy their hearty, savory goodness.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or some hot sauce on top.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein.
- Make sure to spread the tater tots in a single layer for even crisping.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Feel free to customize toppings with avocado, black beans, or diced tomatoes.
