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Crispy loaded tater tot appetizers, piled high with toppings.

Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers

These perfectly crispy Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers deliver the flavor of a loaded baked potato in a convenient, crunchy cup—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any party or game day gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 48-60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Shot glass or small juice glass
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Prepping for Perfection
  1. Preheat your oven to 450ºF and generously spray your muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
The Crispy Foundation
  1. Place 2-3 tater tots in each mini muffin cup (or 4-5 for a regular pan). Bake on the bottom rack for 10 minutes until lightly golden and firm.
Forming the Tot Cups
  1. Spray the bottom of a shot glass with cooking spray. Gently twist the glass into each muffin cup to form a potato cup shape, leaving a small gap for steam. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy.
Cheese Please!
  1. Remove from the oven and add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese to each cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing.
Final Flourishes
  1. Garnish the cups with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt. If using a standard muffin tin, adjust the number of tots per cup as noted in instructions.