Name: Totchos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots; 3/4 lb fresh chorizo, casings removed, see notes 1; 1/2 sweet onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 15 oz. canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tsp smoked paprika; salt and pepper, to taste; 10 oz shredded Monterey or pepper jack cheese; 1/2 cup(s) chopped green onions; 1 Roma tomato, seeds removed and finely diced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and finely diced; 1/4 cup(s) pickled jalapeños; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped cilantro; sour cream, to serve; lime wedges, to serve

Totchos Recipe

Rating 5.0

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Totchos, also known as tater tot nachos, are a fun variation of the traditional nachos. Crispy-edged tater tots are loaded with spicy chorizo, black beans, fresh vegetables and cheese but can be customized to various toppings.

Appetizer

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots

3/4 lb

fresh chorizo, casings removed, see notes 1

1/2

sweet onion, diced

garlic cloves, minced

15 oz. canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 tsp

smoked paprika

salt and pepper, to taste

10 oz

shredded Monterey or pepper jack cheese

1/2 cup(s)

chopped green onions

Roma tomato, seeds removed and finely diced

avocado, peeled, pitted and finely diced

1/4 cup(s)

pickled jalapeños

1/4 cup(s)

finely chopped cilantro

sour cream, to serve

lime wedges, to serve

Directions 8 steps | 50 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the tater tots on a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the tater tots according to the package’s directions until crispy and golden brown.

Step 2

While the tater tots are baking, prepare the chorizo. In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink.

Step 3

Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, less than 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained beans, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stirring until well combined and warmed through. Turn off the heat and set it aside.

Step 6

Bake the totchos. Lower the heat to 400°F. Remove the tater tots from the oven and evenly spread the chorizo bean mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chorizo bean mixture. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Assemble the totchos. Evenly spread chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and dollops of sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!