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Brats and Tots

Brats and Tots: Irresistibly Loaded Comfort Food Delight

Brats and Tots combines crispy tater tots, smoky bratwurst, and melted cheese for an unforgettable comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 32 ounces Tater Tots crispy base layer
For the Bratwurst
  • 4 links Bratwurst smoked, grilled, or air-fried
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups Smoked Beer Cheese Sauce rich, melty topping
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Sweet Peppers added sweetness and texture
  • 1 cup Onions added sweetness and texture
For Heat (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Hot Giardiniera for added spice
For Topping
  • 1 cup Sour Cream creamy contrast
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chives/Green Onion adds freshness

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Grill
  • Air Fryer
  • Oven
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the bratwurst by choosing smoking, grilling, or air-frying as your method. Smoke at 225°F for 2 hours, grill for 6-8 minutes per side on medium-high heat, or air fry at 360°F for 12-15 minutes.
  2. While bratwurst cooks, make the smoked beer cheese sauce by melting 2 cups of cheese, 1 cup of beer, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
  3. Cook the tater tots according to package instructions, typically at 450°F for 25-30 minutes in the oven or at 400°F for 15-20 minutes in an air fryer.
  4. Slice the cooked bratwurst into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  5. Assemble the nachos by layering tater tots on a platter, drizzling with cheese sauce, and adding bratwurst, sweet peppers, onions, and optional hot giardiniera.
  6. Top with sour cream and chopped chives or green onions before serving.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy crispy tater tots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a variety of toppings to customize the flavors of your Brats and Tots. Store separately for best results if making ahead.

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