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by Jessica October 3, 2018
Yes. You read right. I said TOTCHOS.
Totchos. Like nachos, but tater tots. And better yet, topped with my favorite, famous sloppy joe recipe.
Oh.MY.Gosh.
Insanity, right?
It’s not my first jaunt down tater lot lane (remember this tater tot breakfast casserole? Um yes.) but this one might be my favorite. It’s the perfect indulgence to make on game day for a crowd, for a snack or appetizer, for dinner… just maybe.
These are locked and loaded with flavor and texture. They are a crazy trashed up version of sheet pan nachos and I don’t hate it.
I’ve had this recipe waiting in the wings for you since April. APRIL! I started making this in April for some get-togethers and it was such an instant hit. People were freaking over the tater tots. I know that totchos aren’t a new concept but in our house? It totally was.
Summertime brought a bit of a totcho hiatus since it was hot hot hot. But now that we’re back in football season and chili season and all sorts of seasons… here we are. Totchos here we come!
This is October food. Chilly weather food. Football food. Stretchy pants food.
And it’s completely serendipitous once you see the post I have coming up for you later this week! Run out and buy all the tater tots. Trust me.
Okay so these don’t have to be 100% terrible for you. I mean, they aren’t going to be, like, a kale salad. But you can use ground turkey or even ground chicken breast for the sloppy joe mix and lighten it up a bit. I actually tend to use a mixture of lean ground beef and ground turkey breast all the time when I make them, so it works.
And there is something about the flavor of the sloppy joes on the nachos. Mixed with the cheese, the fresh cilantro and tomatoes, ah! The flavor combo is just SO delicious.
When it comes to actual tater tots, we tend to go for the alexia ones and the trader joe’s ones. This comes together fairly quickly because they have to bake for a bit and while that is happening, you can assemble everything else.
OH!!
And I should mention that I highly suggest doing this with leftover sloppy joe mixture.
Before you freak out, let me tell you that I grew up hating sloppy joes. My mom never made them and I only had them once at a friend’s house and was super grossed out. Eddie really liked them, however, so I was determined to make a homemade version and now, not only are they one of my most made recipes, it’s one that I absolutely LOVE too.
The mixture even works on top of a salad!! I adore it.
Don’t let the totchos freak you out. Just doooo it.
Sloppy Joe Totchos
Yield: 4 peopel
Total Time: 1 hour hr
Sloppy Joe Totchos are the perfect indulgence to make on game day for a crowd, for a snack or appetizer, or even for dinner.These are locked and loaded with flavor and texture.
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Ingredients
sloppy joes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground turkey I use 94% lean
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 1/4 cups tomato puree or sauce
totchos
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup freshly grated white cheddar havarti or monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 2 radishes sliced
- lime wedges for spritzing
Instructions
Note: I like to make this recipe best when I have LEFTOVER sloppy joes!! This recipe will yield a large portion of sloppy joes, so I suggest sticking it in the fridge for sandwiches per this recipe.
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Stir in the onion, peppers and garlic. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 to 6 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add in the turkey and beef with the salt and pepper, using a wooden spoon to break it apart and combine it. Cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika and brown sugar. Stir in the tomato puree, Worcestershire and apple cider vinegar.
Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. Taste and adjust to your preferences – more salt or pepper, more sugar if it’s too tangy, more vinegar if it’s too sweet.
totchos
Bake the tater tots according to the directions. This will most likely be around 425 degrees F for 20 minutes or so.
Once the tater tots are finished, top them with about 1 cup of the sloppy joe mixture. Top with the grated cheese. Stick them back in the oven until the mixture is warmed through and the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and top with the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chives and radishes. Spritz with lime and serve immediately.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Liz S. — Reply
This is definitely more-than-one-bite worthy…. Totcho Lane is the place to be.
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Jessica — Reply
thanks love!
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Gretchen — Reply
you had me at “totcho”
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Jessica — Reply
xoxo
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CHRISTOPHER — Reply
Slop pile nachos forever!!!
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Jessica — Reply
YES
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Carrie Reese — Reply
My husband and I just finished watching AHS Cult last week, and Sloppy Joes are a big player in the show. And both of us were DYING to make some, since it’s been so long for us. I (obviously) came here immediately to look for a recipe but couldn’t find one other than the Bahn Mi (which looked great, we just wanted something a little more classic).
And LO AND BEHOLD you have answered my prayers, and this is DEFINITELY going to be made in the next few days, no question.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!-
Jessica — Reply
hahaha thank you so much carrie!
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super mario bros — Reply
I made this last night for dinner and it was simple and very delicious!
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super mario bros — Reply
Thank for sharing the recipe ,its look so delicious!
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Marcie S — Reply
Jess,
Don’t sideline those tots in the summer. We use the grill so much & try to put Everything! on the grill (no dirty stovetop, yippee). We use the grill pan & spritz with Pam & throw the tots in it to cook with our meat & veggies. Taste better than in the oven!-
Jessica — Reply
love that idea!!!!
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Rachel {the avid appetite} — Reply
Freak me out?! I’m HERE FOR THIS all day every day! Adding to my football menu!
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xavier — Reply
barter the ascot…
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Jessica — Reply
hahaha thank you rachel!! xoxo
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Sandra — Reply
:o this looks so good I need to get some booze and make this.
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Jessica — Reply
thanks sandra!
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Holly — Reply
Do you think these would be good without the cheese? My husband is weird, lol, and doesn’t like cheese!
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Jessica — Reply
i do!!! i think they are still delish without cheese.
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Jess K — Reply
Omg YES. Pinned!
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Jessica — Reply
thanks jess!
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Erin MK — Reply
What are your thoughts on making the sloppy joes without the sugar?? Would they still taste ok?
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Jessica — Reply
i’ve tried to do this to make them whole 30 friendly and it’s so tricky – because the sweet + tangy combo is really what makes the sloppy joes. i don’t think you could remove the sugar completely with great results – but you could try maple syrup or honey if you were open to it?
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Erin MK —
How much maple syrup/honey would you recommend? Swap out the brown sugar 1:1?
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Jessica —
i’d probably start with 3 tablespoons! taste after it’s mixed in and then determine if you want a little more? if you do, i’d add 1 tablespoon at a time and taste after each. :)
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Erin MK —
Awesome!! Thank you so much!! Can’t wait to try them!!!!! <3
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Linda — Reply
I cooked this for my hubby and he loved it!!! Thank you so much!!!
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Jessica — Reply
Just made these for a crowd of 30+ (tripled the recipe) and it was a hit with kids and adults! Definitely a keeper!
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L Grey — Reply
I’m wondering if this is a misprint… after cooking up all that sloppy joe mixture, you only use one cup on the tater tots? Am I missing something?
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Marti — Reply
Hi there!
Do you think could I substitute the tots for cauliflower florets to make it low carb? Thanks!