Pulled Pork Totchos
Pulled Pork Totchos are the ultimate party food! Crispy tater tots piled high with smoky pulled pork, creamy queso and fresh toppings.
Whether you’re tailgating, hosting game night, or just craving something outrageously delicious, this tater tot nachos recipe delivers big-time flavor with every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for a crowd – Easy to scale up for parties, cookouts, or family night.
- Bold, smoky flavor – Layers of pulled pork and cheesy queso spiked with jalapeño caramelized onion.
- Easy Leftover Pulled Pork Recipe – We love to cook a pork butt on the Big Green Egg for easy dinners through the week.
Ingredients for Pulled Pork Totchos
Totchos:
Tater tots
Vegetable oil (for frying or air frying)
Pulled Pork (on the big green egg is our favorite method)
Queso:
Onion, diced
Jalapeño, diced
Garlic, minced
Bacon grease
Velveeta cheese, cubed
Heavy cream
Milk
Ground cumin
Salt
Toppings:
Salsa fresca
Sour cream
Fresh cilantro
How to Make Pulled Pork Totchos
- Fry the Tater Tots
Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy skillet. Fry tater tots in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub for extra flavor.
- Warm the Pulled Pork
If using leftover smoked pork butt, warm it in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with additional Sweet BBQ Rub to bring the flavor back to life.
- Make the Queso
Using a non-stick pan, heat bacon grease over medium-high heat.
Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic until softened.
Stir in heavy cream and milk, lowering heat to medium-low. Cut Velvetta into chunks, add to the pan, stirring until melted and smooth.
Season with cumin and salt, mixing well.
- Assemble the Totchos
Add crispy tots to serving dish.
Drizzle with warm queso.
Top with a generous layer of pulled pork.
Finish with salsa fresca, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Ready to wow your friends with the ultimate BBQ snack? Pulled Pork Totchos are cheesy, smoky, crispy, and downright addictive.
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Pulled Pork Totchos
Ingredients
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound pulled pork
- 1 tablespoon Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub
Queso
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease or olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 pound velveeta
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
toppings
- 1 cup salsa fresca
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or large cast iron skillet to 375° using a fry thermometer.
- Cook tater tots in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined wire rack.
- Heat pulled pork in a skillet, sprinkling with Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub, until pork starts to crisp. Keep warm.
For Queso
- In a non-stick pan, over medium-high heat, add bacon grease.
- Add onion, jalapeno and garlic, cooking until onions start to caramelize.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, lowering heat to medium-low.
- Cut Velveeta into chunks and add to the pan, stirring until melted.
- Stir in cumin and salt, stirring until well combined.
Build the Totchos
- Place tater tots into a serving dish, top with warm queso, pulled pork, sour cream, salsa fresca and cilantro.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add diced pickled jalapeños or hot sauce on top.
- Serving tip: Serve on a large sheet pan for easy cleanup and a fun presentation.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Tater Tots lose crispness, but leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven for best results.
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More Tater Tot Recipes You’ll Love
- Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole – A family favorite that is loaded with flavor and so easy to make on the grill!
- Cowboy Casserole – Loaded with smoked brisket, beans, RoTel tomatoes and topped with cheesy tater tots, this is sure to be a hit for a hungry crowd.
- Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots – An easy appetizer that hits all the marks, crispy, smoky and a sweet kick from the bbq sauce!
- Pulled Pork White Bean Chili is another comfort food favorite that just might become you new favorite chili recipe!
