Savory Nacho Twist: A Classic Mexican-Inspired Recipe

Transform your classic nachos into a delicious twist with Totchos Libre, combining the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with a fun and unique touch. This recipe elevates your snack game by layering crispy tater tots with savory toppings like seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like salsa and guacamole. Get ready to savor a new take on a familiar favorite that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a tasty treat for yourself.

Savory Nacho Twist: A Classic Mexican-Inspired Recipe
  • Prep Time
    20 mins
  • Cook Time
    40 mins
  • Total Time
    1 hrs 0 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 package of frozen bite-size potato nuggets (like Tater Tots®), weighing 32 ounces
  • 1 pound of lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup of water
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning mix, weighing 1 ounce
  • 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 cup of pepperjack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup of chopped black olives
  • 1/2 cup of slices of fresh jalapeno pepper
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup of chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

Step 1

To start off, preheat your oven to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Get your potato nuggets ready by laying them out on a baking sheet, giving them space to crisp up nicely.

Step 2

While those nuggets are getting golden and crispy in the oven (around 22 to 24 minutes), let's work on the tasty beef topping. Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook your beef until it's browned and crumbly, which should take around 5 to 7 minutes. Once it's looking good, add some water and taco seasoning, letting it all come to a delicious boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the liquid reduces, which usually takes about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Now, it's time to get that broiler going. Adjust your oven rack so it's about 6 inches from the heat source and let it preheat. Once that's ready, grab an oven-proof platter and arrange your potato nuggets on it. Top them generously with the beef mixture and sprinkle a mix of Mexican cheese and pepperjack cheese over everything.

Step 4

Slide the platter under the broiler and let the cheese melt to ooey-gooey perfection, which should only take 1 to 3 minutes. In the meantime, whip up a zesty sour cream and lime juice mixture in a bowl.

Step 5

When the cheese is melty and irresistible, take the platter out and get ready to load up those loaded potato nuggets. Top them with fresh tomatoes, sliced black olives, spicy jalapenos, creamy avocado, a dollop of the sour cream mixture, a sprinkle of scallions, and some fragrant cilantro. Enjoy this delicious and colorful dish that's bursting with flavors!

Extra Tips & Suggestions

  1. 1. Keep your tortilla chips crispy by storing them in an airtight container or resealable bag. This will help prevent them from getting stale or soggy.
  2. 2. To maintain the freshness of toppings like cheese, salsa, and guacamole, store them in separate containers with lids in the refrigerator. This will make it easier to assemble your nachos when you’re ready to enjoy them.

Reviews

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