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Crispy, golden tater tots piled high with warm chili, creamy queso, melty cheddar, cool sour cream, and fresh green onions—what’s not to love? Totchos are everything we adore about nachos, just with an extra-crunchy potato base that stays satisfying to the last bite. They’re easy, fun, and perfect for game day, movie night, or feeding a hungry crowd fast.
5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I love totchos!! I always make them with gravy, cheese, bacon and chives. This chili rendition with cheese, sour cream, chives, and fritos is so good!! The crunch from the chips mixed with the tots and everything else is fantastic.” – Matt
“I’ve never had these before, but man they were fantastic in all kinds of ways. We totally loved them.” – Rena
A Disney Totcho Story
I first fell in love with Totchos at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a walk-up window with the most crave-worthy, no-fuss food—after one bite I knew I had to recreate them at home. My version keeps the spirit of that Disney favorite (crispy tots, chili, and cheesy goodness) with toppings you can customize so everyone gets exactly what they want.
Make a meal out of Totchos by serving with Sliders or Homemade Burgers, Grilled Corn Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, or an ice-cold Dirty Dr Pepper or Cherry Limeade. They’re also a great side for BBQ nights.
🩷 Kelsey
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen tater tots – Bake straight from frozen for max crisp or even better, make Air Fryer Tater Tots!
- Chili with beans – Use thick canned or homemade; simmer to reduce if thin.
- Queso cheese dip – Warm until pourable and keep over low heat while assembling.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – Sharp, freshly grated melts best.
- Fritos – Sprinkle at the end for crunch; crushed tortilla chips or Doritos also work.
- Sour cream – Cool, creamy finish; Greek yogurt is a tangy swap.
- Green onions – Fresh, mild bite; chives or finely diced red onion work too.
More Topping Ideas
- Proteins: seasoned ground beef or turkey, pulled pork, shredded chicken, bacon, chorizo
- Cheeses: Monterey Jack, pepper jack, cotija, crumbled queso fresco
- Fresh add-ons: avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, lime wedges
- Sauces: salsa, hot sauce, chipotle crema, ranch, BBQ sauce
- Beans & extras: black beans, pinto beans, black olives, pickled jalapeños
How to Make Totchos
- Bake the tots – Spread tots on a sheet pan and bake per package directions; for extra crunch, add 5–10 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
- Warm the toppings – Heat chili and queso; prep green onions (and any other toppings).
- Layer – Divide tots and chili into bowls, drizzle with queso, add cheddar, then finish with Fritos, sour cream, and onions.
- Finish & serve – Top with Fritos (so they stay crunchy), dollops of sour cream, and green onions. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Keep it fresh: Make your own Chili or your own Queso for a homemade touch!
- Crisp is king: Bake tots longer than the box says and avoid crowding the pan.
- Hot on hot: Warm chili and queso so they don’t cool the tots.
- Layer smart: Cheese melts best when it hits hot chili/tots; add Fritos last to keep them crunchy.
- Air fryer option: Air fry tots at 400°F until deeply crisp; assemble and serve.
- Party trick: Set up a “Totchos bar” with toppings in bowls so everyone builds their own.
- Sheet-pan > skillet: A large surface area keeps tots crisp and makes serving easy.
- For family-style: mound hot tots on the sheet pan, spoon on chili, drizzle with queso, and sprinkle with cheddar. Return to the oven 2–3 minutes to melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Totchos = tater TOT + naCHOS. They’re nachos built on crispy tater tots instead of tortilla chips, loaded with chili, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
Yes—use certified gluten-free tater tots and chili (some brands add wheat-based ingredients). Always double-check labels.
They’re nacho-inspired, but Totchos are a modern American bar/snack food. The flavors can absolutely lean Tex-Mex depending on your toppings.
Bake (or air fry) until very crisp, heat toppings, and don’t over-sauce. Add wet toppings right before serving.
Totally—use vegetarian chili and load up on beans, corn, avocado, and extra cheese.
Use two sheet pans; keep the first batch in a warm oven (200°F) while you finish the second. Serve buffet-style.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Make ahead: Bake tots up to 1 hour ahead, keep on the pan at 200°F to hold. Warm chili/queso separately. Assemble right before serving.
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (tots will soften).
- Reheat: Spread on a pan and bake at 425°F or air fry until re-crisped. Add fresh toppings after reheating.
- Freezing: Not recommended once assembled; the texture suffers.
More Disney Copycat Recipes
- Dole Whip
- Tigger Tails (Disneyland Copycat)
- Grey Stuff
- Fried Biscuits
- Churro Toffee
- Pym Test Kitchen Impossible Meatball
- Kronk’s Spinach Puffs
These Totchos bring Disney-park magic home—crispy tots, saucy chili, melty cheese, and all the toppings your heart desires. Make them for parties, game nights, or anytime you want a fun, customizable meal. If you try them, please leave a comment and star rating and tell me your favorite toppings! ✨💛
Totchos
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 30 ounces canned chili with beans, (Homemade Chili Recipe)
- 1 1/2 cups Fritos
- 2 cups queso cheese dip, (Homemade Queso Recipe)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tater tots according to package directions (for extra crispy tater tots, keep baking past the recommended time until they are deep golden brown and crispy).
- While tater tots are cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Heat up the chili and the queso cheese and slice the green onions.
- Divide the tater tots and the chili into six bowls. Top each with a few tablespoons of queso cheese.
- Top each bowl with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
- Make your own chili or your own queso for a homemade touch!
- Add some tabasco or hot sauce for a little spice.
- Bake/air fry tots extra crisp; add Fritos last so they stay crunchy.
- Warm chili & queso before layering (hot toppings keep tots crisp).
- Scale with two sheet pans; hold the first at 200°F.
- Store leftover ingredients separately.
- Reheat leftovers on a sheet pan or in the air fryer to re-crisp; add fresh toppings after.
- Gluten-Free: Choose certified gluten-free tots and chili; verify labels.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love totchos!! I always make them with gravy, cheese, bacon and chives. This chili rendition with cheese, sour cream, chives, and fritos is so good!! The crunch from the chips mixed with the tots and everything else is fantastic.
Layers of goodness! Soooo savory and fun to eat!
I’ve never had these before, but man they were fantastic in all kinds of ways. We totally loved them.