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Disney JUST Shared Its Recipe for Totchos, and They're Covered with Queso (1)Emily HannemannUpdated: Nov. 14, 2023

    Disney JUST Shared Its Recipe for Totchos, and They're Covered with Queso (2)The Walt Disney Company

    It's a combo of nachos and tater tots!

    Disney’s been sharing all kinds of magic since quarantine began. They’ve given us a cookbook worth of food from the parks, like Dole whip, churrosandMickey beignets.

    Now, Disney’s making our lives even better by sharing another beloved recipe: totchos. We’re ready for a bowl of chili cheese goodness!

    What Are Totchos?

    We’re so glad that Disney thought of this. “Totchos” are exactly what they sound like: nachos, but with tater tots as the base instead of tortilla chips. Potatoes improve pretty much every meal, so we’re delighted they’re here. And leave it to Disney to improve upon the culinary magic of nachos.

    This unique dish comes from Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney World (if the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because Woody’s Lunch Box has also given us delicious three-cheese grilled cheese sandwiches). Yes, this is the very same recipe that the chefs at Disney use. No knockoffs here!

    How to Make Disney’s Totchos

    This super easy recipe is courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog. They recommend making a batch to binge-watch the Toy Story movies, and we have to agree; there’s no better way to enjoy this delightfully offbeat treat.

    Ingredients

    This recipe makes six heaping bowls of totchos.

    CHILI

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
    • Black pepper, to taste
    • Ground cayenne, to taste

    QUESO SAUCE

    • 2 cups cheese sauce
    • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies

    TOTCHOS

    • 1 (2 pound) bag frozen potato barrels
    • 1-1/2 cups corn chips
    • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 6 tablespoons sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons green onions,thinly sliced

    Instructions

    Step 1: Cook the chili

    Brown the ground beef in a 5-6 quart Dutch oven over medium heat until cooked, then drain excess grease. Add onions and garlic, then saute for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is translucent. The next step is to add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder and cumin. (This is a step kids can help with!)

    Finally, simmer for 20 minutes, then add salt and pepper to taste. You can set aside the chili while you make the queso.

    Step 2: Make the queso sauce

    In a small saucepan, heat cheese sauce and diced tomatoes over low heat for 10 minutes. Now it’s time to assemble a mountain of totchos.

    Step 3: Assemble the totchos

    Follow package instructions to back the tater tots. Once they’re fully cooked, divide them evenly among six bowls; then top bowls with 1/4 cup each of corn chips, chili and queso sauce.

    Finish the totchos with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of green onions.

    Now you’re ready to watch Woody and Buzz!

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    Emily Hannemann

    Emily adores both food and writing, so combining those passions as a writer for Taste of Home makes perfect sense. Her work has also appeared in Birds & Blooms and on TV Insider. When she’s not eating peanut butter straight from the jar, you'll find her running or birdwatching. Emily is currently a journalism graduate student at the University of Missouri.

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    FAQs

    Where did Totchos come from? ›

    Totchos were invented by publican Jim Parker in Portland, Oregon. Some Mexican-style fast-food restaurants offer seasoned tater tots: Taco Time and Señor Frog's call them "Mexi-Fries", while Taco Bell used to sell them as "Mexi-Nuggets" and "Border Fries".

    Where can I buy totchos at Disney? ›

    (Note that these Totchos are available at all the Value Resort food courts, including at the other All Star hotels, at Art of Animation, and at Pop Century.) The Loaded Totcho Bowl contains Potato Barrels topped with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Sausage Gravy, and Bacon.

    What are Sonic Totchos? ›

    In case you didn't know, the name "Totchos" is a portmanteau of "tot" and "nachos." As that implies, this dish is basically nachos but with crispy tater tots instead of tortilla chips forming the base.

    What are Totchos made of? ›

    Built on a bed of crispy tater tots, these totchos are topped with spicy beef, sweet corn, and creamy cheese, making them the kind of comforting weeknight meal everyone will love. If you've never made nachos from tater tots before, this is the perfect easy version to get you started.

    When were Totchos invented? ›

    Tater tots weren't even invented when the Tin Hat first opened its doors, but Seattle's strange affinity for the potato-based snack makes sense once you learn its local origins. The tot was invented in Ontario, Oregon, in 1953, by Ore-Ida, as a way to use up the scraps left over from making french fries.

    How much are the Totchos at Disney World? ›

    Given the size of this sandwich, we think the $8.99 price tag is fairly reasonable. Next, we headed over to Kusafiri for the new Breakfast Totchos. These are $10.99 and are made of Potato Barrels, Scrambled Eggs, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Cheese Curds, and Crumbled Bacon.

    Does Disney sell DOLE Whip? ›

    Walt Disney World® Resort

    Whatever frozen fruity flavors you're craving, you'll find a DOLE Whip® flavor to match your vibe!

    Do they sell DOLE Whip outside of Disney? ›

    Yes you can, in Adventureland next to the Tiki room at Disneyland in California and in Hawaii at the Dole pineapple plantation. Dole whip is made by Dole foods exclusively for Disney. The only place to buy it other than a Disney-something, is at the DOle processing plant in Hawaii.

    What are broccoli tots at Sonic? ›

    Inspired by a homemade broccoli cheddar casserole, the SONIC Broccoli Cheddar Tots are a snack you can feel good about. Featuring warm, steaming broccoli pieces, melty cheddar cheese and a satisfyingly crunchy exterior, they are the perfect bite-sized complement to your favorite SONIC order.

    What are pickle fries from Sonic? ›

    The Sonic Pickle Fries are made from dill pickle spears cut into a French-fry shape. The pickles are coated in a light tempura batter and fried. The fried pickles are served with a side of ranch dressing for dunking.

    Does Sonic deep fry their tater tots? ›

    The crispy, craveable potato nuggets have a deep-fried crust and lightly salted flavor that makes them downright irresistible. Nobody does tots like Sonic.

    Who invented potato tots? ›

    From tater treats to imi-taters

    Tater tots were invented by F. Nephi Grigg of Ore-Ida in 1953 as a way to use excess potato shavings that came from making frozen french fries. Originally, the shavings were sold as livestock feed. The term “tater tot” is a proprietary name owned by Ore-Ida.

    Did Mormons invent tater tots? ›

    The Tater Tot is the brainchild of two Mormon brothers, F. Nephi and Golden Grigg, who started a factory on the Oregon-Idaho border that they appropriately named Ore-Ida.

    Who came up with Tater Tot Hotdish? ›

    The first published recipe for hotdish was in a 1930s community cookbook published by the Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid from Mankato, Minnesota. The 90-year-old recipe was submitted by Mrs. C.W. Anderson.

    Where were tots invented? ›

    Tater Tots, one of America's most beloved frozen foods, was invented in 1953 by two enterprising brothers in Ontario, Oregon.

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