Best 13 Totchos Recipes

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**Tater tot nachos, or totchos, are a fun and easy appetizer or snack that will please people of all ages. Made with crispy tater tots, melted cheese, and your favorite nacho toppings, totchos are a delicious and indulgent treat that can be customized to your liking.**

**This article features two delicious totchos recipes: Classic Totchos and Buffalo Chicken Totchos. The Classic Totchos recipe is a simple but satisfying dish that features crispy tater tots, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The Buffalo Chicken Totchos recipe takes things up a notch with the addition of buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and celery.**

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make totchos. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUFFALO CHICKEN TOTCHOS



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Crispy tater tots piled high with buffalo chicken and cheese for a 'nacho' experience your friends and family will love. Substitute blue cheese dressing for the ranch if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in a large bowl. Add celery seed and olive oil. Stir to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn heat off and add wing sauce. Stir to coat.
  • Remove potatoes from oven. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly over potatoes and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Broil on low until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1283.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TOTCHOS



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All the great flavors of nachos with crispy potatoes instead of chips!

Provided by Potato Goodness

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     U.S. Potato Board

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (32 ounce) package frozen tater tots
8 ounces lean ground turkey
½ cup salsa
2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning blend
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
½ cup diced tomatoes
⅓ cup diced bell pepper
⅓ cup sliced ripe olives
½ cup sliced green onions
Light sour cream
Guacamole
Salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes or until browned and very crisp, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • While tater tots are cooking, cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Stir in salsa and seasoning and cook for a few minutes more.
  • Mound tater tots slightly on the baking sheet and sprinkle with half the cheese; top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese then top with tomatoes, bell pepper and olives.
  • Cook for 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve with any optional toppings desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 822.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SPICY BEEF TOTCHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Beef Totchos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: frozen tater tots, ground beef, Frank's Red Hot Original, ground cumin, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, shredded mexican cheese blend, red onion, fresh scallion, diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole

Provided by Tasty

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb frozen tater tots
1 lb ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Original
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
red onion, diced
fresh scallion, sliced
diced tomato
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF (220°C).
  • Spread tater tots out on a sheet tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Frank's Red Hot Original, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Gradually break up beef with a spatula and sauté until beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place an even layer of tater tots in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Top with half of the beef. Sprinkle a layer of cheese. Repeat layering of tater tots, beef, and cheese.
  • Lower oven temperature to 375ºF (160°C). Place skillet in oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and top with red onion, scallions, and tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole to the center of the skillet. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MEMPHIS BBQ PORK TOTCHOS



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A mashup of the BBQ pork nachos that are on so many menus in Memphis and the South-of-the-Border influenced Totchos that have blown up as the must-try bar food in Seattle. Serve with extra barbeque sauce for dipping.

Provided by Leslie Kelly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Extra Crispy Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
2 cups cooked pulled pork
½ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Cattlemen's®)
1 cup prepared coleslaw
1 bunch green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Shake baking sheet and continue baking until potato nuggets are extra crispy, 20 to 24 minutes longer. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn on oven's broiler.
  • Top potato nuggets with pepperjack cheese, pulled pork, onion, and jalapeno peppers. Drizzle barbeque sauce over "totchos".
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Top "totchos" with coleslaw and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1674.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

LOADED PULLED PORK TOTCHOS



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A big bowl of Tater Tots® topped with pulled pork, barbeque sauce, white Cheddar cheese sauce, pinto beans, and smoked paprika sour cream. Perfect for parties, especially the big game.

Provided by SpoonForkBacon

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 52m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (28 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
salt to taste
2 ½ cups cooked pulled pork
1 cup barbeque sauce
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
5 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup canned pinto beans, drained
½ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon minced thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread potato nuggets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; season lightly with salt.
  • Mix pulled pork and barbeque sauce together in a bowl until pork is evenly coated.
  • Whisk sour cream and smoked paprika together in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in milk until no lumps remain. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in Cheddar cheese until melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle Cheddar cheese sauce over potato nuggets. Cover with pulled pork mixture and dollops of sour cream. Top with pinto beans, roasted peppers, green onion, and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1619.8 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN TOTCHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Chicken Totchos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: frozen tater tot, rotisserie chicken, salt, pepper, buffalo sauce, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, buffalo sauce, smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing, green onion, salt, pepper

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb frozen tater tot
2 ½ cups rotisserie chicken, shredded, bones and skin discarded
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¾ cup buffalo sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
6 strips smoked bacon, cooked and diced
¼ cup blue cheese dressing
1 green onion, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Arrange tater tots on a 11x17 inch (28x43 cm) nonstick baking sheet.
  • Place strips of bacon on a separate baking sheet, and bake along with the tater tots.
  • Bake the tater tots according to package directions, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • While the bacon and tater tots cook, prepare your buffalo mixture and cheese sauce.
  • In a mixing bowl, season chicken lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the green onions and buffalo sauce. Mix well and keep warm.
  • In a pot, combine cheddar cheese and cornstarch. Stir until cheese is well coated with the cornstarch. Set the saucepan set over medium heat, adding in evaporated milk and buffalo sauce.
  • Bring sauce to simmer, whisking constantly until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, about 5-8 minutes. Set aside and keep warm over very low heat. Stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Once crispy, remove bacon from oven. Place strips on top of a paper towel to strain excess fat. Chop strips into a rough dice. Set aside
  • Remove tater tots from the oven once lightly browned on the bottom. Lightly season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • To assemble totchos, layer tater tots followed by the cheese sauce and buffalo chicken onto your serving platter.
  • Garnish with blue cheese dressing, remaining buffalo sauce, bacon and remaining green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TOTCHOS LIBRE



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As Napoleon Dynamite instructed us: It's time to go find our own tots! Free yourself from the tried-and-true tortilla chip and wow everyone at your next Taco Tuesday with this delicious variation using Tater Tots®! Totchos Libre!

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ lime, juiced
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped black olives
½ cup fresh jalapeno pepper slices
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
¼ cup chopped scallions
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread potato nuggets out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are golden brown and crisp, 22 to 24 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning to beef; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange potato nuggets on an oven-proof platter and cover evenly with ground beef; spread Mexican cheese and pepperjack cheese over the top.
  • Cook potato nuggets under the broiler until cheese melts, 1 to 3 minutes. Whisk sour cream and lime juice together in a bowl. Top potato nuggets with tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, avocado, sour cream mixture, scallions, and cilantro, respectively.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

LOADED TOTCHOS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Loaded Totchos Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (32 ounce) Ore-Ida Tater Tots
1 (16 ounce) sour cream
2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
3 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Bake Tater Tots according to package instructions. In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons of green onions. Arrange Tater Tots on serving platter. Spoon sour cream mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and remaining 1 tablespoon of green onions.

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN TOTCHOS



Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Totchos image

This appetizer takes minimal prep time thanks to ingredients like rotisserie chicken, salsa, and Tater Tots®! Make it as mild as you want for the kids, or as mouth-burning as you want for those who wish to have an inferno experience! I swapped from the traditional blue cheese to Cheddar cheese, but feel free to use any cheese you like.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (30 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ pound rotisserie chicken breasts, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa
¼ cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
  • Add potato nuggets and cook until all pieces are cooked and crispy, shaking basket frequently, about 12 minutes. You may need to cook them in batches.
  • Divide potato nuggets between plates and top with even amounts of chicken, Cheddar cheese, and salsa.
  • Blend the ranch and buffalo sauce together in a bowl. Drizzle sauce over totchos. Garnish with cayenne pepper and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1013.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHILI CHEESE TOTCHOS



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A delicious Game Day treat that combines the best of chili and nachos in one hearty appetizer. Chili is out of the bowl and served over Tater Tots® nacho-style with the chili toppings you love.

Provided by Del Monte

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Del Monte

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (32 ounce) package frozen Ore-Ida® Tater Tots®
1 (15 ounce) can chili with or without beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can Del Monte® Whole Kernel Corn, well drained
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1 (14.5 ounce) can Del Monte® Petite Diced Tomatoes, well drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Sliced jalapeno chile
Diced avocado
Sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange Tater Tots® on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake as package directs until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine chili and corn in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until very hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over hot Tater Tots® immediately out of the oven; slide parchment from baking sheet onto a flat platter or tray. Spoon the chili mixture evenly over Tater Tots® and sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro. Serve onto individual serving plates with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1113.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

LOADED BROCCOLI TOTCHOS



Loaded Broccoli Totchos image

We've giving new meaning to hiding your veggies! In this mash-up of nachos and loaded potato skins, melted cheese, smoky bacon and green onions are piled high on crispy Broccoli Veggie Tots for a great addition to your party menu!

Provided by Green Giant

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package Green Giant™ Broccoli Veggie Tots
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
⅓ cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cook Green Giant® Broccoli Veggie Tots™ according to package directions. Arrange cooked Broccoli Veggie Tots™ in 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with bacon and green onions and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 58.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 2348.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

VEGAN TOTCHOS



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When you love tots and you love nachos and you need a vegan recipe for totchos! Optional toppings include fresh or canned green chiles or jalapenos, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and/or hot sauce.

Provided by Just Joely

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 38m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

olive oil cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package vegan beef crumbles (such as Trader Joe's Beef-less Ground Beef®)
1 cup mild green salsa, or to taste
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded vegan cheese (such as Daiya®)
1 cup vegan sour cream (such as Tofutti®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and add vegan crumbles. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and uniformly broken up, about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa and black olives. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Spread taters on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn taters over; bake until crispy, about 10 minutes more.
  • Transfer taters to a shallow, oven-safe serving dish. Spread crumbles-salsa mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle vegan cheese on top.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place baking dish in the oven. Broil, watching closely to prevent burning, until vegan cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Top with dollops of vegan sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1282.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SHEET PAN BRUNCH TOTCHOS



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Crispy tots stand in for hash browns in this super delicious, easy-to-make sheet-pan meal. Cajun andouille sausage and jalapenos deliver the heat, so skip those if you don't like spicy foods.

Provided by Leslie Kelly

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cups sausage gravy, warmed
1 avocado, chopped
1 andouille sausage, sliced
½ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
cooking spray
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, tossing often, until golden brown and crisp, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle Mexican cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
  • Drizzle sausage gravy over potato nuggets and cheese. Scatter avocado, andouille sausage, green onions, and jalapeno peppers on top.
  • Grease a large skillet with cooking spray. Crack in 3 eggs; cook until egg whites are firm and starting to brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate using a wide spatula. Repeat with remaining eggs. Arrange fried eggs over potato nuggets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1018.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Utilize a variety of toppings: Feel free to experiment with different toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions. This will add flavor and texture to your totchos.
  • Control the heat: If you prefer milder totchos, use mild salsa and cheese. For a spicier version, opt for hot salsa and pepper jack cheese.
  • Customize with proteins: Enhance your totchos with your preferred proteins, such as shredded chicken, ground beef, or crumbled bacon. This adds an extra layer of flavor and substance.
  • Ensure crispy tater tots: To achieve the ideal crispiness, cook the tater tots according to the package instructions, either in the oven or air fryer. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Bake until melted and bubbly: Bake the totchos until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 5-7 minutes. This ensures that all the flavors blend together perfectly.

Conclusion:

Totchos, a delectable fusion of tater tots and nachos, offer endless possibilities for customization and creativity. By following these tips and experimenting with different ingredients, you can create a dish that suits your unique taste preferences. Whether you prefer classic nacho toppings or adventurous combinations, totchos are a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that will be a hit at any gathering. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate totchos experience!

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