Loaded Tots

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place frozen tater tots into four loaf tins on a baking tray.
  2. 2Place frozen tater tots into four loaf tins on a baking tray.
  3. 3Place frozen tater tots into four loaf tins on a baking tray.
  4. 4Evenly distribute the tater tots in the loaf tins.
  5. 5Evenly distribute the tater tots in the loaf tins.
  6. 6Evenly distribute the tater tots in the loaf tins.
  7. 7Bake the tater tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
  8. 8Bake the tater tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
  9. 9Bake the tater tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
  10. 10Cook 1 pound of ground beef in a frying pan, breaking it up with a meat chopper.
  11. 11Cook 1 pound of ground beef in a frying pan, breaking it up with a meat chopper.
  12. 12Cook 1 pound of ground beef in a frying pan, breaking it up with a meat chopper.
  13. 13Drain the cooked ground beef.
  14. 14Drain the cooked ground beef.
  15. 15Drain the cooked ground beef.
  16. 16Add one package of original taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  17. 17Add one package of original taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  18. 18Add one package of original taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  19. 19Add a whole can of Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with their juices to the meat.
  20. 20Add a whole can of Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with their juices to the meat.
  21. 21Add a whole can of Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with their juices to the meat.
  22. 22Mix the taco seasoning and Ro-Tel into the ground beef until evenly distributed.
  23. 23Mix the taco seasoning and Ro-Tel into the ground beef until evenly distributed.
  24. 24Mix the taco seasoning and Ro-Tel into the ground beef until evenly distributed.
  25. 25Add 16 ounces of Velveeta cheese, cut into smaller blocks, to the meat mixture.
  26. 26Add 16 ounces of Velveeta cheese, cut into smaller blocks, to the meat mixture.
  27. 27Add 16 ounces of Velveeta cheese, cut into smaller blocks, to the meat mixture.
  28. 28Melt and mix the Velveeta into the meat mixture over medium heat until creamy.
  29. 29Melt and mix the Velveeta into the meat mixture over medium heat until creamy.
  30. 30Melt and mix the Velveeta into the meat mixture over medium heat until creamy.
  31. 31Remove the par-cooked tater tots from the oven.
  32. 32Remove the par-cooked tater tots from the oven.
  33. 33Remove the par-cooked tater tots from the oven.
  34. 34Scoop the cheese and meat mixture right on top of the par-cooked tater tots in each loaf tin, distributing it evenly.
  35. 35Scoop the cheese and meat mixture right on top of the par-cooked tater tots in each loaf tin, distributing it evenly.
  36. 36Scoop the cheese and meat mixture right on top of the par-cooked tater tots in each loaf tin, distributing it evenly.
  37. 37Add a nice layer of Tillamook triple cheddar blend cheese right on top of the loaded tots.
  38. 38Add a nice layer of Tillamook triple cheddar blend cheese right on top of the loaded tots.
  39. 39Add a nice layer of Tillamook triple cheddar blend cheese right on top of the loaded tots.
  40. 40Bake the loaded tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 more minutes.
  41. 41Bake the loaded tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 more minutes.
  42. 42Bake the loaded tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 more minutes.
  43. 43Add a swirl of Daisy sour cream on each loaded tot loaf.
  44. 44Add a swirl of Daisy sour cream on each loaded tot loaf.
  45. 45Add a swirl of Daisy sour cream on each loaded tot loaf.
  46. 46Garnish with chopped green onions.
  47. 47Garnish with chopped green onions.
  48. 48Garnish with chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • Crispy Tater Tots
  • Crispy Tater Tots
  • Crispy Tater Tots
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package original taco seasoning mix
  • 1 package original taco seasoning mix
  • 1 package original taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
  • 16 ounces Velveeta original cheese
  • 16 ounces Velveeta original cheese
  • 16 ounces Velveeta original cheese
  • Tillamook triple cheddar blend farmstyle shreds
  • Tillamook triple cheddar blend farmstyle shreds
  • Tillamook triple cheddar blend farmstyle shreds
  • Daisy sour cream
  • Daisy sour cream
  • Daisy sour cream
  • chopped green onions
  • chopped green onions
  • chopped green onions

Equipment

loaf tinsbaking trayovenfrying panmeat chopperspatulapot holder

Tips

  • If you don't like Velveeta, you can use whatever cheese you prefer.
  • You can skip toppings or customize them.