Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Nachos (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Totcho Base

01 - Frozen tater tots
02 - Vegetable oil
03 - Kosher salt
04 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ Seasoned Ground Beef

05 - Ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
06 - Yellow onion, finely chopped
07 - Garlic, minced
08 - Ketchup
09 - Dijon mustard
10 - Worcestershire sauce
11 - Smoked paprika
12 - Kosher salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ Classic Burger Toppings

14 - Shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
15 - Crispy bacon, cooked and chopped
16 - Dill pickles, diced
17 - Ripe tomato, diced
18 - Shredded iceberg lettuce
19 - Red onion, thinly sliced

→ Signature Burger Sauce

20 - Mayonnaise
21 - Ketchup
22 - Dijon mustard
23 - Pickle brine (optional)
24 - Hot sauce (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Alternatively, for air frying, cook at 200°C (400°F).
02 - Bake the tater tots for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and extra crispy. If using an air fryer, cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
03 - While the tots bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
04 - Stir the finely chopped onion and minced garlic into the browned beef, cooking until fragrant. Incorporate the ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove from heat.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and optional pickle brine and hot sauce. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve, allowing flavors to combine.
06 - Transfer the hot, crispy tater tots to an oven-safe platter or a cast-iron skillet. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the tots.
07 - Distribute the seasoned ground beef mixture uniformly over the cheese-covered tater tots. Then, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese generously on top.
08 - Return the platter to the oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove the platter from the oven. Artfully arrange the cooked bacon, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and diced pickles over the melted cheese.
10 - Generously drizzle the prepared signature burger sauce over the loaded totchos. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - For maximum crunch, bake tater tots longer than package directions or use an air fryer.
02 - Layer cheese twice (before and after the beef) to ensure a gooey, cheesy bite with every forkful.
03 - Add fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles just before serving to maintain their crispness and vibrant flavor.
04 - Serve on a large sheet pan for effortless sharing at gatherings and parties.
05 - Customize the spice level by adding sliced jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or extra hot sauce to the beef mixture.
06 - Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes to re-crisp the tots; not suitable for freezing.

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