Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos Recipe
This Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos Recipe is the perfect mix of crispy, cheesy, and loaded with bold flavor. Golden sweet potato tots are piled high with melty cheese and your favorite nacho toppings for a fun twist on classic comfort food. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that works just as well for game day as it does for casual weeknight snacking.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 bag 24–28 oz frozen sweet potato tater tots
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar Monterey Jack, or a blend
Protein options
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- Or cooked chicken
- Or black beans for a vegetarian version
Toppings
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes or salsa
- 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
Finishing sauces
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Hot sauce or chipotle sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the tots
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Spread tots on a large sheet pan.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes.
- Flip halfway.
- Tots should look golden and crisp.
Step 2: Add toppings
- Lower oven to 400°F.
- Sprinkle cheese over hot tots.
- Add protein and vegetables.
- Keep toppings even across the pan.
Step 3: Melt the cheese
- Bake 8–10 minutes.
- Cheese should bubble and melt.
- Remove once edges look set.
Step 4: Finish and serve
- Add sour cream and sauces.
- Serve right away.
- Use a spatula or fork.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use frozen sweet potato tater tots for convenience and even cooking.
- Bake tots until extra crispy before adding toppings to avoid sogginess.
- Swap black beans for pinto beans or seasoned ground meat if desired.
- Shred cheese fresh for better melt and flavor.
- Add toppings after baking for best texture and freshness.
- Adjust heat with jalapeños, hot sauce, or mild salsa.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
- Store leftovers separately; reheat tots in the oven or air fryer.