This idea is a platform for your creativity - and Bacon Up brings even more flavor to the unlimited possibilities! Don't want to deep fry your potato tots? See the Notes section for tips on baking them with Bacon Up!
Author Monica
Equipment
Large Pot, Deep Fryer, OR Baking Sheet
If frying in pot or fryer, you'll need a Fry Basket
Small Saucepan
Jar with Lid (to refrigerate Pickled Jalapeños)
Small Bowl with Lid (to mix and refrigerate Sriracha Crema)
Cast Iron Skillet or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Potato Tot Nachos
Bacon Up® Bacon Greaseamount will vary depending on whether you're frying or baking
1bagFrozen Potato Tots
1cupChili with beanshomemade or your favorite canned variety
1cupShredded Cheddar Cheese OR Queso
1mediumRed Onionchopped
Pickled Jalapeño (see below)
Cilantro
Pickled Jalapeños
4Jalapeñossliced
1/2cupApple Cider Vinegar
1/2cupWater
1cloveGarlicsliced
1TbspSugar
1tspSea Salt
Sriracha Crema
1/2cupSour Cream
2TbspSriracha
1Limejuiced
to tasteSea Salt
Instructions
Pickled Jalapeños
In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, garlic, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Add the sliced jalapeños to the pickling mixture, stirring well. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer to a jar the jalapeños and enough liquid to cover. With lid on, refrigerate until ready to use.
Sriracha Crema
Mix sour cream, sriracha, sea salt and lime juice together in a small bowl. Allow it to sit, unrefrigerated, for 90 minutes
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Potato Tot Nachos (Fried) - see Note below for Baking Tips
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Add to a large pot of deep fryer enough Bacon Up® Bacon Grease to fry in. Heat to 375°F.
Slowly drop a basket of Potato Tots into the grease and cook for 3 minutes
Drain tots onto a paper towel, sprinkle on salt and transfer to a cast iron skillet or baking pan. Repeat until all tots are finished.
Spread tots in a single layer, then add heated chili to the tots and top with shredded cheddar or drizzled queso.
Place back into the 450°F oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Garnish with pickled jalapeños, red onion, cilantro and Sriracha crema.
Serve and enjoy
Notes
Don’t want to FRY? Bake with Bacon Up!
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Melt a couple of tablespoons of Bacon Up on a cookie sheet.
Layer the potato tots on the baking sheet and toss around until well covered.
Cook for 25-30 minutes or until crispy.
Proceed to top and garnish with your favorites, as above.