Description

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Nachos are a fun and indulgent twist on classic nachos, combining crispy baked tater tots layered with savory seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and topped with fresh veggies and tangy condiments. This easy-to-make comfort food dish is perfect for casual gatherings or a hearty snack, offering the flavors of a cheeseburger in a shareable, nacho-style presentation.

Ingredients

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Base

1 bag frozen tater tots

Beef Mixture

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup pickles, sliced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup mustard
1/2 cup chopped lettuce (optional)
1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions, usually about 20–25 minutes, until they become crispy and golden brown.
Cook Ground Beef: While the tater tots are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully done. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning along with a splash of water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavors, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Layer Beef over Tater Tots: Once the tater tots are baked, remove them from the oven. Evenly distribute the cooked and seasoned beef mixture over the crispy tater tots on the baking sheet.
Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle both the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the beef and tots. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Add Fresh Toppings and Sauces: Remove the nachos from the oven and top with sliced pickles, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, ketchup, and mustard. Add optional toppings like chopped lettuce and sliced jalapeños as desired for extra freshness and heat.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot, making sure to scoop up a good mix of tater tots, beef, cheese, and toppings in every bite for those delicious cheeseburger nacho flavors.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences, such as adding sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce.
To make the dish spicier, include more jalapeños or a spicy taco seasoning blend.
Make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked beef to keep the dish from being greasy.
This recipe can be prepared ahead by cooking the beef and baking the tater tots separately, then assembling and melting the cheese just before serving.
Use gluten-free taco seasoning to make this dish gluten-free.