Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos are a delicious and hearty twist on classic nachos, using crispy tater tots as the base and loaded with bold, smoky, and cheesy toppings. Here’s a detailed breakdown or recipe idea for making them:
🥔 Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend)
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1 cup cooked pulled pork or chopped BBQ chicken
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½ cup BBQ sauce
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½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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½ cup corn (canned, fresh, or thawed frozen)
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¼ cup pickled jalapeños (optional, for heat)
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¼ cup diced red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions
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¼ cup sour cream or ranch drizzle
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions:
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Bake the tater tots according to package instructions until crispy (usually around 25–30 minutes at 425°F / 220°C).
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While tots are baking, heat up the pulled pork or chicken and toss with BBQ sauce.
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Once tater tots are crispy, remove them from the oven and transfer to an oven-safe serving dish or sheet pan.
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Layer the toppings:
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Sprinkle half the cheese over the tots.
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Add BBQ meat, black beans, corn, jalapeños, and red onion.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
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Return to oven for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with green onions, a drizzle of sour cream or ranch, and chopped cilantro.
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Serve immediately — great for parties, game day, or a fun dinner!