Loaded Taco Tater Tot Dip
This Loaded Taco Tater Tot Dip is a bold, comforting, and irresistibly scoopable game day snack featuring seasoned taco beef, creamy beans, tangy salsa, gooey cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for sharing at parties, it’s easy to customize and guaranteed to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions or chives (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup diced avocado or guacamole (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thick and fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix refried beans and chunky salsa until smooth.
- Spread the bean and salsa mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the seasoned beef over the bean-salsa base.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beef layer.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crispy and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and avocado as desired.
- Serve hot, scooping with a spatula. Optional: serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
For vegetarian, use plant-based crumbles or extra beans. Use gluten-free taco seasoning and check tater tots for wheat if needed. For extra crisp, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end. Prep toppings while dip bakes. Let dip rest 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping. Customize with different cheeses, meats, or toppings. Can be made ahead (assemble without tots, add before baking).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 17
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