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Close-up of a plate with shredded meat, melted cheese, tater tots, barbecue sauce, and chopped green onions—perfect for trying out a new totchos recipe.

Pulled Pork Totchos (Loaded Tater Tots)

5 from 6 votes
This Pulled Pork Totchos Recipe (Loaded Tater Tots) is perfect for busy weeknights or game days. This easy recipe is topped with tender pulled pork, beans, cheese and is smothered in tangy BBQ sauce
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 8 hours 40 minutes
Total Time : 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds Pork shoulder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning
  • 32 ounce Tater tots, 1 frozen bag
  • 28 ounce Baked beans, 1 can
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • Salt
  • 1 Green onion , for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add the water and season with BBQ seasoning. Cook the meat on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • When the meat is cooked through, remove it from the pot and shred it. Return to the pot and stir to combine the meat and seasoning.
  • When ready to prepare the totchos, preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and spread the tater tots in an even layer on the sheet. Spray the tots with nonstick cooking spray and season with salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until crispy.
  • Remove the tots from the oven and spread the meat over the top. Top the meat with baked beans and shredded cheese.
  • Return to the oven to bake for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Before serving, top with BBQ sauce and green onions.

Christina's Notes

  • Use a Hot Oven or Air Fryer: A hot oven or air fryer ensures crispy tater tots.
  • Layer Ingredients: Layer the ingredients evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
  • Use a Melty Cheese: A good melting cheese is essential for gooey goodness.
  • Garnish: Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of sauce for added flavor and visual appeal.
  • Make Nachos: Feel free to omit the crispy potato tots and use tortilla chips to make regular pulled pork BBQ nachos.
  • Serve Immediately: Totchos are best served immediately, when the tater tots are crispy, and the cheese is melted.
  • Beef Totchos: Make totchos with brown taco meat. Cook ground beef in a skillet and add taco seasoning. Add your favorite toppings.
  • Serve Recipe With: Serve this quick dinner, snack or appetizer with extra cheese sauce, Crock Pot Baked Beans or a Margarita.

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