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Loaded Tater Tot Nachos

Indulge in the ultimate delight with our Loaded Tater Tot Nachos recipe. This mouthwatering creation combines crispy tater tots, zesty pickled jalapeños, savory chili, melted cheddar cheese, and a dollop of tangy lime crema.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 394
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pickled Jalapeños
  • 4 jalapeños sliced
  • 120 grams apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup
  • 120 grams water 1/2 cup
  • 1 clove garlic sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Lime Crema
  • 60 grams sour cream 1/4 cup
  • 60 grams heavy cream 1/4 cup
  • Juice from one lime
  • Sea salt to taste
Tater Tot Nachos
  • 450 grams tater tots 4 cups
  • 240 grams chili with beans your favorite canned variety or homemade (1 cup)
  • 150 grams grape tomatoes sliced (1 cup)
  • 113 grams cheddar cheese shredded (1 cup)
  • 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped

Method
 

Pickled Jalapeños
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider vinegar, water, garlic, sugar, and salt to a boil.
  2. Add the sliced jalapeños to the pickling mixture, stirring well. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Remove the jalapeños from the liquid and store them in a jar with the pickling liquid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lime Crema
  1. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, heavy cream, sea salt, and lime juice together.
  2. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 90 minutes.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Tater Tot Nachos
  1. Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius (450 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Place the tater tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy.
  3. Carefully mound the crispy tater tots on the parchment sheet.
  4. Mix in the sliced grape tomatoes.
  5. Add the heated chili to the tots, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Place the baking sheet back into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  7. Carefully remove the parchment sheet from the baking pan and slide the Tot Nachos onto your serving dish.
  8. Garnish with pickled jalapeños, diced bacon, scallions, cilantro, and lime crema.
  9. Serve and enjoy!