Enjoy these delicious totchos, aka tater tot nachos, topped with two cheeses, bacon, pico de gallo, and green onions.
Tatchos, also known as, tater tot nachos, are a great game day appetizer for feeding a crowd and kids. We’ve combined some of our favorite nacho toppings with the crispy tater tots to create this delicious recipe. Unlike chips, tater tots do not get soggy, so you’ll get a perfect crunchy bite each time.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make our totchos recipe, you only need six ingredients:
- Tater tots
- Cheddar cheese
- Queso blanco
- Pico de gallo
- Crumbled bacon
- Green onions
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Totchos
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread tater tots on an even layer, then bake according to package directions.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and drizzle Queso Blanco over top.
- Sprinkle Pico de Gallo, bacon, and green onions on top.
- Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and warm.
Recipe Notes
- Storage Suggestions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat these is in the air fryer or oven.
- Tater Tots: This recipe follows the “baking directions” for tater tots. You can fry your tater tots for an even bigger crunch (just skip the first baking part and follow the frying directions).
- Homemade Queso: Our homemade queso blanco recipe is perfect for this recipe. Short on time, store-bought queso works, too.
- Customizations: You can modify the ingredients of this recipe to your preference. Ground turkey, lean ground beef, rotisserie chicken, or even a vegan substitute can serve as the protein base for your totchos.
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Game Day Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)
Fuel your game day with our easy and delicious tater tot nachos. Topped with two cheeses, bacon, Pico de Gallo, and green onion – they're perfect for feeding a crowd.
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 32 ounces tater tots
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Queso Blanco sauce
- ½ cup Pico De Gallo
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, sliced
Equipment
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread tater tots on an even layer, then bake according to package directions.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and drizzle Queso Blanco over top.
- Sprinkle Pico de Gallo, bacon, and green onions on top.
- Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and warm.
Notes
- Storage Suggestions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat these is in the air fryer or oven.
- Tater Tots: This recipe follows the “baking directions” for tater tots. You can fry your tater tots for an even bigger crunch (just skip the first baking part and follow the frying directions).
- Homemade Queso: Our homemade queso blanco recipe is perfect for this recipe. Short on time, store-bought queso works, too.
- Customizations: You can modify the ingredients of this recipe to your preference. Ground turkey, lean ground beef, rotisserie chicken, or even a vegan substitute can serve as the protein base for your totchos.
Nutrition
Calories: 257 kcal · Carbohydrates: 26 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 18 mg · Sodium: 575 mg · Potassium: 267 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 263 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 137 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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