All American Totchos {Tater Tots + Nachos}

Makes 4 individual servings

1/2 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup bacon crumbles
1/2 yellow or white onion diced
2 mini sweet red peppers seeded and diced {or you can add diced tomatoes}
2 small purple potatoes peeled and julienned {or substitute blue tortilla strips}
vegetable oil for frying

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spread tater tots out in an even row on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and warm.
Meanwhile, peel and thinly julienne the potatoes. You can use a mandoline or a spiralizer at the thinnest setting.
Add cut potatoes to a bowl of water to remove excess starch then dry out on a few paper towels, patting dry.
Heat a small pot over medium heat with about 2 inches of oil, heated to about 375 degrees.
Once the oil is to temp, add a couple pinches of potatoes and fry until crisp, about 20-30 seconds.
Drain on a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining potatoes.
When the tots are cooked, turn the oven down to 375 degrees.
Separate the tots into four ramekins, piled high.
Sprinkle liberally with toppings: diced peppers, bacon, onions, and lots of shredded cheese.
Place the ramekins in the oven and bake just until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with a pinch of fried purple {or blue in this case} potato strips.
Serve warm and dig in to this All American meal!