Totchos are a wonderful thing and I wish I had discovered them sooner. Essential you have nachos, but with tater tots instead of tortilla chips. Such a delicious combination. If you have never tried Totchos, I suggest you do so, they are so worth it.
Totchos
Ingredients:
- 28 ounces extra crispy tater tots
- 6 medium tomatoes, divided
- pinch black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 7 ounces chorizo sausage
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Cook tater tots in the oven according to the package directions.
- Finely dice 1 tomato and toss with a pinch of black pepper. Place in a mesh strainer to drain and set aside
- Cut remaining tomatoes in half and place, cut side up, on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Peel garlic, leave whole and place on baking sheet.
- Peel onion, cut in half and place on baking sheet.
- Remove stem from jalapeño, slice jalapeño in half, leaving seeds in and place on baking sheet.
- Broil until everything is completely tender and blackened on the top.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor and add cilantro and lime juice, blending until smooth. Season with black pepper if desired and set aside.
- Cook chorizo in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the shredded cheese and cornstarch.
- Transfer to a medium saucepan and add 1 cup evaporated milk and hot sauce.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until completely melted and thickened, about 5-10 minutes. If desired, use remaining evaporated milk to thin cheese sauce to desired consistency.
- Divide tater tots evenly between 4 plates.
- Top with desired amount of salsa, cheese sauce, chorizo, drained tomatoes and green onions.
Serves: 4
Calories: 485
Total Fat: 28.9g
Saturated: 3.5g
Polyunsaturated: 3.5g
Monounsaturated: 9.2g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 54.8mg
Sodium: 908.1mg
Potassium: 1,027.4mg
Total Carbs: 40.2g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g
Sugars: 8.5g
Protein: 17.3g
Vitamin A: 25.7%
Vitamin C: 42%
Calcium: 33.4%
Iron: 9.6%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Serious Eats.
