Description
Cheeseburger Totchos combines crispy tater tots topped with savory ground beef, melted American cheese, and classic cheeseburger toppings like pickles, lettuce, and a flavorful hamburger sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pound bag of frozen tater tots, cooked
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked
- 5 slices American cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup hamburger sauce (secret sauce, such as Hidden Valley, Great Value, or Chick-fil-A sauce)
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to broil on high to prepare for melting the cheese and achieving a golden, bubbly finish on the totchos.
- Assemble the Base: Spread the cooked tater tots evenly on a 9×13-inch baking sheet. Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the tots, then lay the slices of American cheese across the top to cover the mixture largely.
- Broil the Totchos: Place the baking sheet under the oven broiler for about 5 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling to prevent burning.
- Add Toppings: Carefully remove the totchos from the oven. Drizzle or dollop the hamburger sauce over the hot cheesy layers, then scatter sliced pickles and shredded lettuce on top for freshness and crunch.
- Serve: Portion out the totchos while still hot and enjoy immediately as a flavorful appetizer or snack that brings classic cheeseburger flavors in a fun, shareable form.
Notes
- Keep a close eye during broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
- Use your favorite secret hamburger sauce or substitute with a mix of ketchup, mayo, and pickles for a homemade touch.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños to customize.
- For extra crispiness, cook the tater tots in the oven before assembling.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
