Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Bacon (Printable)

Crispy golden tots with cheddar, crispy beef bacon, and fresh herbs for a satisfying snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Toppings

02 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 4 oz beef bacon, chopped
04 - 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup sour cream
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced (optional)
07 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
03 - While the tater tots bake, cook the chopped beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
04 - When tater tots are ready, sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked beef bacon. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top with spring onions, dollops of sour cream, diced tomato, and fresh herbs if using. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot crispy tots and cool tangy sour cream hits every craving at once
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with mostly hands off oven time
  • People literally cheer when these hit the table at parties
02 -
  • Do not skip the flip halfway through baking or you will end up with soggy bottoms on half your tots
  • Let the beef bacon drain well or the excess oil will make your tots greasy instead of crispy
03 -
  • Try mixing some shredded pepper jack into the cheddar for a spicy kick that sneaks up on you
  • Spring onions lose their crunch fast so slice them right before serving

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