Quick & Easy Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded tater tots won’t stay on the pan long! This quick and easy recipe includes a layer of toasty-warm tots covered in melted cheddar cheese and plenty of nacho-style toppings. Add everything to a sheet pan in the oven and broil for extra crispiness!
Servings 6
Calories 242kcal
Equipment
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 recipe air fryer tater tots swap Cajun seasoning for ranch seasoning if desired
- 1 cup leftover taco-seasoned ground beef warmed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños fresh or pickled
- ½ cup prepared salsa or pico de gallo
For Sour Cream Drizzle:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream used to thin to drizzle consistency
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the tots (previously warmed in the air fryer) on a baking tray or in oven-safe skillet and top generously with warmed taco beef and shredded cheddar
- If desired, place pan under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese
- Sprinkle tots with green onions, jalapeños, and spoonfuls of salsa or pico
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and heavy cream until smooth, and add pinch of salt, then drizzle the cream over loaded tots
- Serve immediately and enjoy while hot and crispy
Notes
- Store leftover tots in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. If possible, store extra toppings separately to avoid sogginess.
- Reheat in the oven under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or microwave individual toppings to add to preheated tots as needed. Or, reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes on a layer of parchment paper.
- Shred your own sharp cheddar cheese from the block for effortless melting.
- Line sheet pans with foil or parchment to prevent sticking and keep the cleanup simple.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg