Loaded Tater Tots with Cheese and Bacon Recipe
Loaded Tater Tots Appetizer is a crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy baked tater tots generously topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, this recipe combines classic comfort flavors with simple preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a crispy finish on the tater tots.
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the tater tots from the oven. Immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot tots, then sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
- Melt Cheese: Return the loaded tater tots to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
- Use turkey bacon as a lower-fat alternative.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle some jalapeño slices or hot sauce on top.
Keywords: loaded tater tots, appetizer, snack, cheese, bacon, baked tater tots, party food
