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Tater tots served beside a burger
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Totchos

Prep 10 min Cook 30 min Total 40 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

The tots have to be fully crisp before the cheese goes on. Cheese on a half-baked tot steams it soft.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Spread the tots on a sheet pan in one layer.

  2. 02

    Bake until deep golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once.

  3. 03

    Scatter the cheddar and jalapeños over the hot tots. Return the pan for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese melts.

  4. 04

    Dollop with sour cream, add the scallions, and serve with salsa.

Notes & swaps

  • Browned ground beef or shredded chicken can go on with the cheese.
  • Do not pile the tots. Overlap makes the middle soggy.

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