I have always been a fan of tater tots ever since I was little. Several years ago I tried totchos for the first time at a Burger place here in AZ. I was so hooked so I decided to come up with this totchos recipe. Since then the burger chain changed their recipe a bit from the original that I had many years ago.
Totchos are a place on traditional nachos, but instead of chips, you use tater tots, and then top them with your favorite nacho toppings. I love using gravy and bacon on mine, so yummy!
If you are a fan of tater tots you have got to try this totchos recipe out, it is so easy to make, if I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Half bag of Tater Tots 450g
- 3 Strips of bacon I am using thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, save 2 Tbsp of bacon grease
- 1 cup of milk 237ml
- 2 Tbsp of flour 16g
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese of course you can use whatever cheese you like (117g)
- 2 Tbs of chopped green onions 12g
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 Degrees F. Or whatever it says on the back of your package. Then put those tots on a baking sheet and in the oven, and bake them on the center rack until golden brown about 20 to 25 minutes.
Cook the bacon in a skillet on the stovetop with medium heat until crispy. Once done, place the bacon on a paper towel to dry/drain.
Remove all but about 2 tbsp. of the bacon grease, tilt the skillet and use a spoon to remove the grease. Add the flour to the bacon grease and stir it around with a whisk or wooden spoon. It should turn into a light brown paste.
Continue stirring and then add the milk slowly while stirring until incorporated. Smoosh down any lumps with a fork or spoon. Once it bubbles reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to thicken. Season with salt and pepper. Once it has thickened the gravy is ready.
By this time the tots will be ready, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then put them on a plate or in a casserole dish.
Pour the gravy over the mound of baked tater tots. Then add shredded cheese on top. Cut up the bacon into little pieces and place that on top of the cheese, followed by chopped green onion. It is done. Enjoy!
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