Mexi-Tots with Chipotle Dressing
Remember Taco Bell's Mexi Bites? They're back! This homemade version is even better and includes a smoky chipotle dipping sauce.
Calories: 3233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 TBSP taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 10 cups tater tots
- 1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers I use the kind straight out of the jar
- 1 TBSP snipped cilantro
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 TBSP adobo sauce leave out if you don't LOVE spicy foods
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise divided
Instructions
- pre-heat the oven
- pour the taco seasoning, paprika and black pepper in a gallon bag, shake to combine
- add the tater tots in a gallon plastic bag
- close the bag and shake well to coat the tots
- place the tots on a baking sheet in a single layer
- bake 30 minutes or until crispy and crunchy but not burned
- to make the Chipotle Dressing
- whirl the peppers, adobo sauce, the roasted red peppers, cilantro and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth
- add half the mayonnaise, whirl to combine
- scrape into a bowl and stir the rest of the mayonnaise in until smooth
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 3233kcal | Carbohydrates: 345g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 205g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 93g | Monounsaturated Fat: 67g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 10357mg | Potassium: 3467mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1218IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 8mg