Description
These loaded beef rib tater tots are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a game day appetizer or a fun twist on a weeknight dinner. Crispy tater tots topped with tender shredded beef ribs, gooey cheeses, tangy barbecue sauce, and creamy sour cream – every bite is a flavor explosion!
Ingredients
Tater Tots:
1 (28-ounce) bag frozen tater tots, olive oil spray,
Beef Rib Meat:
1½ cups cooked beef rib meat (shredded), 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce,
Cheese Blend:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese,
Toppings:
¼ cup sour cream, 2 green onions (sliced), ¼ cup pickled jalapeños (optional), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Bake Tater Tots: Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Prepare Beef Rib Meat: Shred and warm cooked beef rib meat with barbecue sauce in a skillet.
- Melt Cheeses: Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over tots, bake for 5 minutes until melted.
- Assemble: Top tots with beef rib meat, sour cream, green onions, and pickled jalapeños.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover smoked or braised beef ribs for best flavor.
- For extra heat, drizzle with hot sauce or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can also customize with toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
