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Loaded Totchos Skillet
Crispy tater tots buried under nacho cheese, beef, beans, and all the toppings.
Why choose between nachos and tater tots? Totchos stay crispier than chips under all those toppings, making them the ultimate shareable skillet for game day.
Loaded Totchos Skillet
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6–8
Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1.
Bake tater tots on a sheet pan according to package directions until very crisp (usually 425°F for 20–25 minutes).
- 2.
Meanwhile, brown beef in a skillet, drain, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, 3–4 minutes.
- 3.
Pile half the tots into a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Top with half the beef, beans, and cheese. Repeat the layers.
- 4.
Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- 5.
Top with pico de gallo, jalapeños, a dollop of sour cream, and cilantro. Serve right from the skillet.
Make It Special!
- Swap beef for shredded BBQ chicken and drizzle with ranch.
- Set out toppings in bowls so guests can build their own.
- Keep the beef warm in a slow cooker for second-half refills.
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