Potato Tot Nachos Food

SMOTHERED POTATO TOT NACHOS

Steps:

• Arrange the potato tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Bake according to package instructions. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the potato tots to a large platter, stacking them no more than two high. Pour the Perfect Cheese Sauce over the tots. Garnish with the tomatoes, jalapenos, scallions, cilantro and avocado. Sprinkle with the lettuce and bacon, if using.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring often, until a thick paste forms and turns golden brown. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook 30 seconds more.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, adding 1 cup at a time. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer before adding the next. It will be extremely thick at first and will thin with each addition. When all the milk is added bring the sauce to a simmer and cook 5 more minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese.
• Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the Cheddar and Parmesan and whisk until smooth. The sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 6 months. If using from cold, carefully bring the sauce back to a boil before serving.

TOTCHOS TATER TOT NACHOS

Steps:

• Bake frozen TATER TOTS following package instructions (typically 450° for 20-25 min).
• Remove tots from oven and scatter BLACK BEANS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and BACON over the surface. Return tots to the oven to melt the cheese (about 3 minutes).
• Meanwhile, whisk together SOUR CREAM and LIME JUICE (aka lime crema) in a small mixing bowl.
• Remove totchos from the oven and scatter TOMATOES, AVOCADO, LIME CREMA, CILANTRO, JALAPENO, and GREEN ONION.
• Serve warm...and watch them disappear!

CRISPY CHEESY NACHO TOTS

Steps:

• Bake the Tater Tots® until very crispy, following the package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine the half-and-half, 1 cup of the cheese, and the cornstarch in a small saucepan. Whisking constantly, cook over medium heat until melted and smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the pico de gallo.
• When the Tater Tots are done, transfer them an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Preheat the broiler to high. Spoon the cheese sauce over the tots and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbling and melted, about 1 minute. Top with the cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

ORTEGA'S TATER TOT NACHOS

Steps:

• Follow directions on taco seasoning packet to prepare beef (add onion to beef); drain fat and hold warm while heating up remaining ingredients.
• Deep fry tater tots according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile heat refried beans until hot.
• When ready to assemble, place tater tots on a large platter and top with taco meat, refried beans, cheddar cheese then top with lettuce. Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions on top. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy this great comfort food!