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Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 appetizer cups
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are deliciously crispy and cheesy, capturing all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato in a convenient, bite-sized form. With golden baked tater tots forming a crispy cup filled with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with fresh green onions and sour cream, they are ideal for parties, game days, or as a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

Base

  • 24 frozen tater tots
  • Cooking spray

Filling & Topping

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready to crisp the tater tots perfectly.
  2. Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin using cooking spray to prevent sticking and help form the tater tot cups.
  3. Arrange Tater Tots: Place 2 frozen tater tots into each muffin cup, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  4. Bake Initial Stage: Bake the tater tots for 10 minutes until they are slightly softened, making them pliable for shaping.
  5. Shape the Cups: Remove the muffin tin from the oven, then press down on the tater tots in each cup using the back of a small glass or spoon to form cup-like shapes.
  6. Finish Baking: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tater tot cups turn golden brown and crispy.
  7. Add Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly into each cup, top with crumbled bacon, then bake for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts perfectly.
  8. Cool Slightly: Remove the cups from the oven and allow them to cool for 2 minutes to set.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Add a dollop of sour cream on top of each cup and garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving immediately for maximum crispiness.

Notes

  • Add diced jalapeños for a spicy twist.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter, lower-fat alternative.
  • Serve immediately to retain maximum crispiness of the tater tot cups.
  • Swap sour cream with ranch dressing for a different flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/loaded-tater-tot-appetizer-cups-recipe/