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Totchos

Tater tots with cheese bacon and ranch sauce.
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Totchos are covered in gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, jalapeños and green onion with a creamy ranch dip on the side! They are flavor packed and ready in under an hour for the best game day appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce frozen package of tater tots
  • 5 strips of original or traditional bacon, sliced into 1 inch strips
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese (3/4 of the block), shredded
  • 1/3 cup pickled jalapeno, juices drained
  • 1/3 cup green onion, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons dried ranch dressing powder
  • 1 tablespoon milk, whole or 2%
  • 3/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. According to package instructions on the tater tots, cook the tater tots in the oven until crispy. These instructions read 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Note: It may be different depending on the brand you use.
  2. While the tater tots are baking, pan fry the bacon over medium heat until cooked, but not too crispy. It will continue to cook a bit when baked in the oven over the tater tots. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to remove the grease.
  3. Once the tater tots are crispy, remove from cookie sheet and transfer to cast iron skillet or a 8x8 inch casserole dish.
  4. Top the tater tots with cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeño. Return to 425 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
  5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir together ranch dressing powder with sour cream and milk until combined.
  7. Top tater tots with green onion and a drizzle of ranch dressing, if desired, or you can serve on the side. Note: The easiest way to drizzle the dressing is to place a few tablespoons in a sandwich bag and cut a tiny piece of the corner off. Then, drizzle over top. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • For the best melt, shred the cheese from the block. Bagged, pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that don't melt well.
  • Cook the tater tots until nice and crispy before adding the toppings for the best texture.
  • The bacon will be in the oven for about 8 minutes after cooking, so try not to get it too crispy in the pan. We don't want to burn it.

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