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Hand holding a Loaded Tater Tot appetizer filled with cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Callie Brooks

Tater Tot Appetizers

These Tater Tot Appetizers are crunchy, cheesy bites loaded with bacon, sour cream, and green onions — the ultimate crowd-pleasing finger food for game day or any gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • optional toppings: jalapeños, ranch, hot sauce

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • spoon or scoop
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot tots. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is fully melted. Top with crumbled bacon.
  3. Transfer tots to a serving platter. Add dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Add any optional toppings you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Make ahead by baking plain tots and freezing them. For variety, try different cheeses or toppings like guacamole, jalapeños, or ranch. Present in a cast-iron skillet to retain warmth.

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