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southwest tater tots topped with corn, black beans, and crumbled cotija in a wide horizontal shot, a lime crema drizzle and cilantro across the top, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Southwest Tater Tots

Tots tossed in Southwest seasonings and finished with corn, black beans, and a zesty lime drizzle.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Toss the frozen tots with the taco seasoning, then bake until crisp, about 28 minutes.
  2. Whisk the sour cream with the lime juice to make a thin crema.
  3. Pile the seasoned tots on a platter and scatter the corn and black beans over the top.
  4. Drizzle with the lime crema and sprinkle with cotija.
  5. Finish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Char the corn in a dry skillet first for extra smoky flavor.