Smothered Potato Tot Nachos Recipes

POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Scrub potato and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on a greased broiler pan; sprinkle with salt. Broil 4 in. from the heat until golden brown. Turn potatoes; broil until tender. Drizzle with taco sauce; sprinkle with green onions, chilies, cheese and olives. Broil until cheese is melted. , Microwave Method: Arrange potato slices in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate; sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with half of the taco sauce. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until tender, rotating plate once. Drizzle with remaining taco sauce; sprinkle with green onions, chilies, cheese and olives. Cover and cook for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

TATER TOTS® NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake potato nuggets in the preheated oven until golden and heated through, 24 to 26 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir water and taco seasoning mix into beef; cook and stir until liquid is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour cheese sauce into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Continue heating in 15-second intervals until hot, stirring between intervals.
• Spread potato nuggets on a serving plate. Top with meat, cheese sauce, sour cream, onion, and jalapeno slices.

SMOTHERED POTATOES

Steps:

• Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Place flour in a shallow dish or bowl; coat potatoes with flour. Add onion to potato/flour mixture and set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot add potato/onion mixture and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
• When mixture has browned, reduce heat to low, add water and cover skillet. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.

POTATO PEEL BREAKFAST NACHOS

Steps:

• Fill a large Dutch oven with 4 inches of oil and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets or plates with paper towels.
• Mix the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
• Put the chives, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, lime juice and paprika in a blender and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper and slowly add 1 cup oil while blending at high speed. Add 1 tablespoon water and blend until combined.
• Drain the potato peels on 1 of the prepared baking sheets or plates and pat dry.
• Add half of the potato peels and fry, gently turning halfway with a spider or slotted spoon, until golden brown, 2 minutes 30 seconds. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet and season with salt. Bring the oil temperature back to 350 degrees F, then fry the remaining potato peels.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the egg and fry until the edges get nice and crispy and the yolk is just set and still runny, 1 minute 30 seconds.
• To serve, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the lemon mayo and 1/4 cup (3 ounces) of the herb sauce on a platter then scatter the peels on top so they resemble a bird's nest. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the lemon mayo and 1/4 cup (3 ounces) of the herb sauce (see Cook's Note). Top with the pickled jalapeños, fried egg and Cotija.

OVEN POTATO SLICE NACHOS

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick, then arrange in a single layer onto a large greased baking sheet/s.
• Sprinkle both sides with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
• Place 4 inches from broiler heat and broil until golden brown; turn over the slices and broil other side of slices until browned and fork-tender.
• Remove from oven and top with taco sauce, green onions, chilies, shredded cheese and sliced olives.
• Broil until the cheese has melted.

QUICK POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Combine potatoes, oil, Mexican seasoning, and garlic salt together in a bowl; stir to coat potatoes completely. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crisp and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a plate and top with Mexican cheese blend, black beans, diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and green chiles.