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Loaded Tater Tots


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious tater tots loaded with savory ground beef and melted cheddar cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ cup ketchup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart while cooking. Drain fat and season with onion powder.
  3. Arrange frozen tater tots on a lined baking sheet, pressing down slightly in the center of each.
  4. Spoon cooked beef into each tater tot depression and top with cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Drizzle with ketchup before serving warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other toppings like green onions or sour cream.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the mixture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg