Loaded Pulled Pork Totchos
Description
Crispy potato nuggets are loaded with barbequed pulled pork, Cheddar cheese sauce, and pinto beans in these totchos perfect for tailgating.
Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
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salt to taste
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2 1/2 cups cooked pulled pork
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1 cup barbeque sauce
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups milk
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5 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup canned pinto beans, drained
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1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
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1 teaspoon minced thyme
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread potato nuggets on a baking sheet in a single layer.
2
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; season lightly with salt.
3
Mix pulled pork and barbeque sauce together in a bowl until pork is evenly coated.
4
Whisk sour cream and smoked paprika together in a small bowl.
5
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in milk until no lumps remain. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in Cheddar cheese until melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
6
Drizzle Cheddar cheese sauce over potato nuggets. Cover with pulled pork mixture and dollops of sour cream. Top with pinto beans, roasted peppers, green onion, and thyme.