Totchos

Ingredients

• 1 28 oz bag frozen tater tots, ~90 tots
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 3 tbs tomato paste
• ¼ C water
• ¾ C black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ C corn
• ½ C Mexican cheese, shredded
• 4 oz queso blanco
• 2 tbs milk

Directions

1. Bake Tots: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on a lined sheet pan and bake until golden and crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
2. Cook Beef: In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up finely. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Simmer until well coated.
3. Warm Cheese: Heat cheese dip with a little milk until smooth and pourable.
4. Assemble: Top crispy tots with taco meat, then add black beans and corn. Drizzle with cheese dip and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
5. Melt: Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Serve: Finish with your preferred toppings and serve hot.

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