Description
A delicious and crowd-pleasing Mexican Totchos recipe featuring crispy tater tots loaded with savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes, then topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick appetizer or casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Main Ingredients
- 2-pound bag tater tots, cooked
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler and Brown Beef: Preheat your oven broiler to high. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Use a spatula to break up the beef as it cooks.
- Cook Ground Beef: Cook the beef mixture for 7 to 10 minutes until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain all excess grease from the pan for a cleaner flavor.
- Assemble Totchos: Spread the cooked tater tots evenly on a 9×13-inch baking sheet. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef on top of the tots, then sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the beef.
- Broil to Melt Cheese: Place the baking sheet in the oven under the broiler. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted and starts to bubble.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, or guacamole. Enjoy your savory Mexican Totchos!
Notes
- Ensure the tater tots are fully cooked before assembling to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned black beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Use a baking sheet that fits your broiler rack comfortably to avoid uneven cooking.
- Other cheese options like cheddar or Monterey Jack can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
