Forget Nachos!! Totchos are WAY Better!
Forget Nachos!! Totchos are WAY Better! is a medium American recipe that serves 4. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by The Hungry Hussey on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 34 min | Total: 59 min
Cost: $24.63 total, $6.16 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tater Crays (Tater Crowns) (Frozen circular tater crowns, no thaw needed)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (High smoke‑point oil for frying)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (Diced fine)
- 1/2 cup Fire‑Roasted Green Chilies (Canned, drained and diced)
- 1 tsp Heer’s Dust Seasoning (Proprietary seasoning blend (link in video description))
- 8 oz Pulled Pork (Pre‑cooked, leftover or store‑bought)
- 1 tbsp BBQ Sauce (Optional for extra flavor)
- 8 oz Mexican Blend Cheese (Shredded blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (Full‑fat)
- 2 tbsp Duke’s Georgia Sweet Heat Sauce (Sweet, smoky hot sauce)
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar (To thin the sauce)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 small Jalapeño (Thinly sliced, optional)
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (Chopped for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Chipotle Crema (Optional drizzle; can be made by mixing chipotle in adobo with sour cream)
Instructions
Preheat Griddle
Turn the Blackstone griddle on high and let it reach about 350°F (175°C).
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Add Oil
Drizzle 2 tbsp vegetable oil onto the griddle and spread it thinly with the spatula.
Time: PT1M
Cook Tater Crays
Place the frozen tater crays in a single layer, avoiding overlap. Cook 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until golden‑brown and crispy.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Keep Warm
Transfer the cooked tater crays to a warm plate and set aside while you prepare the toppings.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Onions
Add a splash more oil if needed, then sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent, about 3‑4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium
Add Chilies & Seasoning
Stir in the diced fire‑roasted green chilies, sprinkle 1 tsp Heer’s Dust, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium
Warm Pulled Pork
Move the onion‑chili mix to one side, add the pulled pork, drizzle with BBQ sauce and 1 tbsp Duke’s Georgia Sweet Heat. Stir and heat through, about 3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Assemble on Griddle
Return the tater crays to the griddle, top each with the onion‑chili mixture, sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese, then add the warmed pulled pork. Add a little more cheese on top.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Steam‑Melt Cheese
Sprinkle 1 tbsp water around the assembled tacho, cover with a foil dome (or large bowl) to trap steam, and let the cheese melt for 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium
Prepare Sweet‑Heat Sauce
In a mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sour cream, the remaining 1 tbsp Duke’s Georgia Sweet Heat, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Finish and Garnish
Drizzle the sweet‑heat sour‑cream sauce over the tacho, then garnish with sliced jalapeño, chopped green onions, and optional chipotle crema.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Serve the tachos immediately while the tater crays stay crisp and the cheese is gooey.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 32g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Contains pork, Contains dairy, Can be made gluten‑free with gluten‑free tater crays, Can be made vegetarian by omitting pork and using beans or jackfruit
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Last updated: April 21, 2026






