Pulled Pork Totchos
Make these easy pulled pork totchos with tater tots, cheesy queso, and your favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing snack or dinner
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers for a crowd, recipes for leftover pulled pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 1203kcal
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
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.
- 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.
Calories: 1203kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 4095mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 2359IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 841mg | Iron: 3mg