Description
Crispy baked tater tots topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions, making a delicious and satisfying snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Base
- 500g frozen tater tots
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package, typically around 425°F (220°C).
- Bake tater tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet and bake until they are crispy and golden brown, usually 20–25 minutes.
- Add cheese and bacon: Remove the tots from the oven and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon over the hot tots.
- Melt cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, then dollop sour cream over the tots and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or sliced green chilies for a spicy kick.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispy texture of the tots.
- Check bacon and sour cream for gluten content to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
