Crabby Totchos Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.Spread the tater tots in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• STEP 3.While the tots are baking, prepare the crab and cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• STEP 4.Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 5.Stir in the crab meat, shredded cheese, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• STEP 6.Once the tots are done, transfer them to a serving platter. Pour the crab and cheese sauce over the tots, and garnish with chopped green onions and diced tomatoes.
• STEP 7.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra crispiness, you can flip the tots halfway through baking.
• Feel free to customize the toppings by adding sliced jalapenos, diced avocado, or sour cream.
• Leftover crab and cheese sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Crabby Totchos are best served immediately while the tots are still crispy.
• If you have leftovers, store the tots and sauce separately to maintain their texture.
• To reheat, place the tots in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Warm the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Once heated, pour the sauce over the tots and garnish before serving.