Description
Loaded Tater Tot Bites are the ultimate party snack, combining crispy tater tots with melty cheese, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. Easy to make and full of flavor, these bites are perfect for game day, holidays, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Frozen Tater Tots – form the crispy potato base
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – adds rich, melty texture
- Cooked Bacon, crumbled – brings smoky and salty crunch
- Ranch Dressing or Sour Cream – for creamy tangy flavor
- Green Onions, chopped – adds freshness and a slight bite
- Non-stick Cooking Spray – prevents sticking and helps crisp the tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place three tater tots in each muffin cup and bake for 10 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove from oven and press the tater tots down with a spoon or cup to form a base.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and fill each cup with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then top with ranch dressing or sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Pre-baking helps shape the tater tot cups and ensures crispiness.
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch and flavor.
- Shred cheese from a block for better melt quality.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Customize with spicy toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Loaded Tater Tot Bites, party snacks, bacon cheese tots, baked tater tot cups, easy appetizers