Description
Loaded cowboy bbq tater tot nachos combine crispy potato bites with bold southwestern flavors. Hearty layers of melted cheese, smoky meats, and zesty toppings create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz / 907 g) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 ½ cups cooked BBQ pulled pork or shredded beef (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup sour cream (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Foundation: Arrange tater tots on a spacious baking sheet, lightly coating with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a crispy base.
- Roast Tots: Bake in a preheated 425F (220C) oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown crispness.
- Prepare Meat: Warm BBQ pulled pork or shredded beef in a skillet, incorporating BBQ sauce and simmering to intensify flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Layer and Cheese: Distribute the warm, saucy meat over crisp tots, then lavishly cover with sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Melt and Finish: Return to oven for 5-7 minutes, allowing cheese to transform into a bubbling, molten landscape.
- Garnish and Embellish: Crown the dish with diced red onions, jalapeños, fresh tomatoes, green onions, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Serve Immediately: Present this gourmet comfort food creation, celebrating a symphony of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Maximize Crispiness: Spread tater tots in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure each tot gets golden and crunchy, preventing soggy results.
- Balance Meat Moisture: Drain excess liquid from BBQ meat to prevent tots from becoming soggy, maintaining their crisp texture and preventing a watery dish.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon or plant-based alternatives, use dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant guests, and choose gluten-free BBQ sauce for adaptable dietary requirements.
- Elevate Flavor Layers: Add a quick homemade spice blend to tater tots before baking – mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for an extra flavor punch that complements the BBQ meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg