Totchos

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Are you ready for a tasty twist on classic nachos? Totchos swap out tortilla chips for crispy tater tots, creating a mouthwatering mashup of two favorite foods. This easy recipe takes just 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 hungry people.

You’ll love how the crispy tots get smothered in seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings. With black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and more, these loaded totchos pack tons of flavor in every bite. Grab a fork and dig in to this crowd-pleasing snack or meal!

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these tasty totchos:

  • 1 bag (28 oz) frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup guacamole

Make sure you have all these ingredients ready before you start cooking. The tater tots are the base of your dish, so don’t forget them!

For the toppings, feel free to adjust the amounts to your liking. You can add more cheese if you’re a cheese lover, or throw in extra jalapenos if you like it spicy.

Remember to drain and rinse your black beans. This helps remove excess sodium and makes them easier to digest.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread the frozen tater tots on a large baking sheet in one layer. Bake them for 25-30 minutes until they’re crispy and golden.

While the tots cook, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up as it cooks. When it’s no longer pink, drain off extra grease. Mix in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Once the tots are done, top them with the seasoned beef. Add the black beans and cheddar cheese. Pop the sheet back in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Take the totchos out of the oven. Now for the fun part – add your toppings! Sprinkle on the pico de gallo, red onion, olives, and jalapenos. Drop spoonfuls of sour cream and guacamole on top.

Serve your totchos right away while they’re hot and gooey. Grab a fork and dig in!

Possible Substitutes List

You can easily swap out ingredients in totchos to suit your tastes. Here are some yummy options:

Instead of tater tots:
• Hash browns
• Sweet potato tots
• Waffle fries

Meat alternatives:
• Ground turkey or chicken
• Shredded chicken
• Plant-based crumbles

Cheese choices:
• Mexican blend
• Pepper jack
• Queso fresco

Toppings to try:
• Corn salsa
• Diced avocado
• Cilantro
• Green onions

Beans:
• Refried beans
• Pinto beans
• Chili beans

Sauces:
• Salsa
• Chipotle ranch
• Queso dip

Feel free to mix and match! The options are endless. You can make totchos your own by using your favorite nacho toppings.

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make totchos more suitable for people with diabetes, you can try these tips:

Use sweet potato tots instead of regular tater tots. Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index and more fiber.

Pick lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. This cuts down on saturated fat and calories.

Add more veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. They’re low in carbs and high in nutrients.

Cut the cheese amount in half. You’ll still get cheesy flavor with less fat and calories.

Try Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. It has more protein and less fat.

Skip the guacamole or use just a little. Avocados are healthy but high in calories.

Here’s a quick swap guide:

OriginalDiabetes-Friendly Swap
Tater totsSweet potato tots
Ground beefLean ground turkey
2 cups cheese1 cup cheese
Sour creamGreek yogurt

Remember to watch your portion size too. Enjoy your diabetes-friendly totchos in moderation as part of a balanced meal plan.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For extra crispy tots, spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd them. This lets the hot air circulate and crisp them up nicely.

Try using a cast iron skillet instead of a baking sheet. It holds heat well and gives the tots a great crunch. Just be careful when handling the hot skillet!

Get creative with your toppings! Try adding corn, diced bell peppers, or shredded lettuce for more color and crunch.

Make your totchos vegetarian by swapping the ground beef for black beans or plant-based meat crumbles.

For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper before adding the tots.

To store leftovers, keep the toppings separate from the tots. This prevents sogginess. Reheat the tots in the oven or air fryer to crisp them up again.

Leftover totchos will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. For best results, reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Make a totcho bar for parties! Set out bowls of different toppings and let guests build their own creations.

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