Description

Loaded Beef & Cheese Tater Tots are a cheesy, savory, and crispy fusion of classic tater tots, seasoned taco beef, and creamy nacho cheese sauce, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. This delicious dish can be served as a snack, appetizer, or a fun dinner option, perfect for any gathering or family meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed
2 large flour tortillas (burrito-size, 10–12 inches)
1 cup cooked tater tots, kept warm
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

Prepare the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Season the beef: Add the taco seasoning to the beef, following the packet instructions, typically adding water to make a sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until well combined and heated through.

Warm the cheese sauce: In a separate small saucepan, heat the nacho cheese sauce over low heat until it’s warm and pourable. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.

Cook the tater tots: Prepare the tater tots according to the package instructions. Keep them warm in the oven once cooked.

Assemble the dish: Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the cooked tater tots on each tortilla. Add a generous portion of the taco-seasoned beef on top of the tater tots, followed by the warm cheese sauce. Top with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.

Serve: Carefully fold the tortillas into wraps or roll them like burritos for easy handling. Slice into portions and serve immediately.

Notes

If you’re looking to make this dish spicier, feel free to add chopped jalapeños to the beef while cooking, or drizzle some hot sauce over the top before serving.

For a lighter version, swap the flour tortillas for lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas, and use a lower-fat cheese sauce or make your own with reduced-fat ingredients.

To make this dish vegetarian, replace the ground beef with black beans or plant-based meat crumbles.