Super Bowl Snacks: Nicole’s Tasty Totchos

WCCB Staff, Nicole Madden,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Super Bowl is almost here! We are rounding out Super Bowl Snack week with Chief Meteorologist Nicole Madden showing off her tasty totchos.

Full recipe and directions are below.

  • 2 lb frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot Original
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
  • red onion, diced
  • fresh scallion, sliced
  • diced tomato
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  2. Spread tater tots out on a sheet tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Frank’s Red Hot Original, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Gradually break up beef with a spatula and sauté until beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Place an even layer of tater tots in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Top with half of the beef. Sprinkle a layer of cheese. Repeat layering of tater tots, beef, and cheese.
  5. Lower oven temperature to 375ºF (160°C). Place skillet in oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from oven and top with red onion, scallions, and tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole to the center of the skillet. Serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!