Tachos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Ingredients

• 1 32 oz package tater tots
• 1 lb ground beef
• olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning ((Or one 1 ounce packet of taco seasoning))
• 1 tsp granulated garlic (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 cup taco sauce ((mild,medium or hot your preference))
• 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese, colby jack or pepper jack cheese ((Your preference))
• 1 cup warm queso (OR nacho cheese sauce)
• 2 medium Roma tomatoes (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 small jalapeno pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 8 oz sour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Tater Tots: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tater tots on pan and bake for 25 minutes or per package directions.

2. 2

   Taco Meat: Meanwhile, in a large 12 inch skillet cook ground beef and onion over medium high heat in a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from pan.

3. 3

   To the ground beef add taco seasoning, salt, lemon pepper, garlic and taco sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. (Or until tater tots are ready)

4. 4

   Once tater tots are crispy and golden, sprinkle the tater tots with shredded cheese. Increase the oven temperature to broil and broil just until the cheese melts.

5. 5

   Assemble: Use a spatula to transfer cheesy tater tots to a serving platter. Create layers using 1/2 tater tots, 1/2 taco meat, 1/3 cup queso. Repeat. (You can also layer in thirds)

6. 6

   Drizzle the top with reserved 1/3 cup warm queso and garnish with diced tomatoes, onion and jalapenos. Dollop with sour cream and serve any remaining on the side.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.