Loaded Tater Tot Cups
Crispy loaded tater tot cups filled with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, perfect for game day, parties, or family snacks.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 60 tater tots (about ¾ of a 32-ounce bag)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- ¼ cup scallions (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Lightly spray the muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Place 5 frozen tater tots into each muffin cup, distributing them evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the pan from the oven.
- While the tots are hot, use a small glass or similar tool to gently press them down and up the sides of each cup, forming a nest shape. A slight twist helps define the base.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes, or until the edges are crisp and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into the center of each cup.
- Bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Let the cups cool for a few minutes. Run a small knife or fork around the edges, then carefully lift them out of the pan.
- Arrange on a serving platter and finish with a small spoonful of sour cream, some bacon crumbles, and a few sliced scallions on each cup.
Notes
- Prevent sticking: A well-greased muffin pan makes removal much easier, especially once the cheese melts.
- Crispier cups: If the tots aren’t browning enough after shaping, add 2–3 extra minutes before adding cheese.
- Make-ahead tip: The tater tot cups can be baked and shaped earlier in the day. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, then add toppings.
- Easy swaps: Use pepper jack or mozzarella instead of cheddar, or replace bacon with cooked sausage or turkey bacon.
- Serving idea: These work well as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or a fun side dish for casual dinners.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
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