Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded Tater Tots are a crispy, cheesy, and savory crowd-pleaser featuring golden tater tots topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, taco beef, ranch dressing, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread tater tots in a single layer on the sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle cheese evenly over hot tater tots.
- Return to oven for 3–5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Top with crumbled bacon and green onions.
- Drizzle or dollop sour cream on top.
- Serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake tots on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Customize toppings to fit any theme—taco, BBQ, breakfast, or spicy.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, hot sauce, or ketchup on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/loaded-tater-tots/
