Loaded Tater Tots

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

32 ounces frozen tater tots

2 tablespoons cooking oil

16 ounces ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

1 ½ cups queso cheese dip

1 cup pico de gallo (homemade pico de gallo or store-bought)

½ cup guacamole (homemade guac or store-bought)

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup pickled jalapenos

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Set out a large rim baking sheet. Pour the frozen tater tots on the baking sheet and drizzle the oil over the top. Gently shake the pan to coat the tater tots and oil on all sides. Spread them out in a single layer and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Make sure to flip the tater tots once in the middle. Keep them in the oven until they're extremely crispy. Remember, hot liquid cheese will be poured over the top!

Meanwhile, prep your nacho toppings. Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat. Continue to stir and coat the ground beef until it's well seasoned. Then turn off the heat. For the other toppings, heat the queso, and prep the pico de gallo and guacamole.

Once the tater tots are golden and extra crispy, carefully move them to a large rimmed platter. Pour the hot queso dip over the top of the tater tops. Sprinkle as much of the taco meat over the top as you like. Then top with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 8 oz
• Calories: 577 kcal
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 82 mg
• Sodium: 1562 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 18 g