Why did I wait so long to try Totchos? I remember my friend Kate calling and telling me she made her own version of Totchos with our Bellisari’s Blue Cheese, Honey and Shallot Spread and what a hit it was in her house. It inspired me to try a few different recipes with our spreads and sauces and what better day to serve them than Super Bowl Sunday. The love child of tots and nachos “totchos” are the perfect way to hack a bag of frozen tater tots and please your football party guests and since tater tots are a staple in this house- why not try and sneak some vegetables in on them?! Shhhh.

Suggestions:

Basic Totchos- layer tater tots on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes per directions on bag. Remove from oven and layer with diced avocados, fresh sliced jalapeños, fresh pico and fresh lime juice (see photo). Serve immediately.

Pizza Totchos- layer tater tots on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes per directions on bag. Remove and spread 1 cup of Bellisari’s Calabrian and Sweet Tomato Fennel Spread, ½ cup of pepperoni, ½ cup of cooked sausage, black olives and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Place back in the oven for 6-8 minutes at same temperature. Serve immediately.

Saigon Pulled Pork Totchos- layer tater tots on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes per directions on bag. Layer with 2 cups of Bellisari’s Saigon pulled pork and 1 cup of Saigon slaw. Serve immediately.

Blue Cheese, Honey & Shallot Totchos- layer tater tots on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes per directions on bag. Layer with 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, 2 Tbsp. Bellisari’s Blue Cheese Honey & Shallot Spread and 2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce and place back in the oven for 6-8 minutes. Remove and garnish with diced green onions. Serve immediately.

Recipe:

Brussels Sprouts & Totchos

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups brussels sprouts, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons of Bellisari’s Blistered Jalapeno & Fig Spread

1 package frozen tater tots

1 cup of goat cheese

2 cups of diced cooked bacon

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sliced brussels sprouts, bacon and Bellisari’s Blistered Jalapeno & Fig Spread in a bowl and toss before spreading them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Roast for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven to cool. Spray another baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place tater tots on baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle goat cheese on top. Then place brussels sprouts and bacon mixture on top. Serve immediately!