Totchos
Serves 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
BEER PAIRING
Pair with a Session IPA like Terrapin RecreationAle
The crisp taste of the IPA helps cut though the avocado and cheese sauce to make you crave another bite.
Switch tortilla chips for tater tots, and your nachos become totchos! The tropical and citrusy hops in Terrapin RecreationAle amplify the chili powder and salsa, while the lightly toasty malt flavors complement the tots.
INGREDIENTS
1 28-ounce bag frozen tater tots
3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 to 12 ounces evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅓ cup salsa
1 cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup minced red onion
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
PREPARATION
STEP 1
Bake tater tots according to the package directions.
STEP 2
While the tots are baking, make cheese sauce. Combine cheeses and toss with cornstarch. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup of evaporated milk to a simmer. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed, to reach a smooth, fluid consistency. Remove from heat.
STEP 3
Once tater tots are baked and crisp, toss them with chili powder. Place on a serving platter and pour cheese sauce over them, followed by salsa. Top with tomatoes, onion, avocado and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Note: Cheese sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat with a tablespoon of evaporated milk.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
1 28-ounce bag frozen tater tots
3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 to 12 ounces evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅓ cup salsa
1 cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup minced red onion
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Preparation
PREPARATION
STEP 1
Bake tater tots according to the package directions.
STEP 2
While the tots are baking, make cheese sauce. Combine cheeses and toss with cornstarch. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup of evaporated milk to a simmer. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Add additional milk, if needed, to reach a smooth, fluid consistency. Remove from heat.
STEP 3
Once tater tots are baked and crisp, toss them with chili powder. Place on a serving platter and pour cheese sauce over them, followed by salsa. Top with tomatoes, onion, avocado and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Note: Cheese sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat with a tablespoon of evaporated milk.
