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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers for a crowd, recipes for leftover pulled pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 1203kcal

Ingredients

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

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.

Nutrition

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