Keto Tater Tot Nachos (aka Totchos)

These keto tater tot nachos, also called totchos, deliver all the irresistible flavors of loaded nachos in an easy low-carb form. Crunchy tater tots take the place of tortilla chips and are piled high with ground beef, gooey cheese, salsa, guac and all your favorite nacho toppings. Enjoy this fun twist on nachos for your next game day or movie night!

Ingredients

To make these delicious keto-friendly totchos, you will need:

• Frozen tater tots
• Ground beef
• Taco seasoning
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomato
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Tater Tots

Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F, flipping once, until crispy and browned, about 20 minutes.

Cook the Beef

While tots bake, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 packet taco seasoning. Drain excess grease when finished.

Assemble the Nachos

Layer baked tater tots with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Broil to Melt Cheese

Place assembled tots in oven under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Dig In!

Enjoy these fun and delicious keto tater tot nachos hot and fresh from the oven!

Customize Your Keto Totchos

Personalize these nachos with any of your other favorite toppings like:

• Jalapeños
• Black olives
• Pico de gallo
• Avocado
• Bacon
• Pepperjack cheese

Tips for Making Amazing Totchos

• Cook tots until crispy and browned.
• Drain beef well to prevent soggy tots.
• Load up on all your favorite nacho toppings.
• Broil just until cheese melts to avoid burning.

Conclusion

These keto tater tot nachos give you all of the cheesy, beefy, crispy nacho flavors you love in an easy low-carb form. Swapping tortilla chips for crunchy baked tater tots cuts the carbs while piling them high with classic nacho toppings keeps the irresistible flavors. Enjoy this fun twist on nachos for your next game day or movie night in! Tot-ally nacho average snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to crisp the tots?

Baking them in a single layer at a high temp until browned makes them nice and crispy.

Do I need to pre-cook any toppings?

Pre-cooking the beef helps avoid a soggy mess. Other toppings can be added raw.

How long will baked tots last?

Baked plain tots will stay fresh 3-4 days refrigerated. Assemble totchos right before eating.

Can I use shredded chicken instead?

Absolutely! Shredded chicken or pork work deliciously too.

Can I make totchos in the air fryer?

Yes, air fry tots then layer and broil to melt the cheese.