Description
Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos combine crispy baked tater tots topped with savory barbecue ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like red onions, jalapeños, sour cream, and green onions. This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for game day or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the tater tots.
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake them for 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the tater tots bake, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the barbecue sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Nachos: Remove the crispy tater tots from the oven and evenly sprinkle the cooked barbecue ground beef over them.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer to prepare for melting.
- Melt Cheese: Return the loaded tater tots to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove from oven and garnish with diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
- Serve: Serve the loaded cowboy BBQ tater tot nachos immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free barbecue sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Leftover nachos can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
