Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional for heat)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Chopped green onions or fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the tater tots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in BBQ sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Layer it up: Once tater tots are crispy, transfer them to a large oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet. Top with BBQ beef, black beans, corn, red onions, and both cheeses.
- Bake again: Return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add final toppings: Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top, add jalapeño slices if using, and garnish with green onions or cilantro.
- Serve: Dollop with sour cream or serve it on the side. Dig in while hot and cheesy!
Want to turn this into a party platter or adjust it for a vegetarian version? I can help with that too!