Description
Crispy tater tots smothered in gooey cheese and savory beef, topped with fresh fixings for a party-perfect snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar works like a charm)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt if you’re feeling healthy)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your choice of hot sauce or salsa for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the tater tots package instructions.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, breaking it up as it cooks—about 5-7 minutes.
- Spread the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and golden, typically about 20 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat and set it aside.
- When the tots are done, remove them from the oven. Quickly pile the cooked beef on top, followed by a generous layer of cheese.
- Return them to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Take them out and dress with sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
Notes
Best served hot right out of the oven. Pair with cooling ranch or more hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tater tots, loaded tater tots, party snack, comfort food, game day food, appetizers, cheesy beef