Mexican Totchos Recipe
Crispy tater tots, gooey Colby jack cheese, and seasoned ground beef come together to make delicious Mexican Totchos.
Servings: 6
Calories: 609kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pound bag tater tots, cooked
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Set your oven to broil on high.
- Combine the ground beef, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Use a spatula to break up the ground beef as it cooks. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until it is cooked through and no longer pink. Drain the excess grease from the pan.
- Spread your tater tots on a 9x13-inch baking sheet and top them with the ground beef and cheese. Cook your Totchos for 5 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover Totchos can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
In addition to garlic powder and cumin, you can also season your ground beef with taco seasoning to get the ultimate flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 3mg