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Insane Loaded Tater Tot Cups Recipe

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4.5 from 78 reviews
  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Insane Loaded Tater Tot Cups are a deliciously crispy and savory appetizer or snack. Made by baking frozen tater tots into crunchy cup shapes and filling them with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions, they combine textures and flavors perfectly. Customizable with hot sauce, ranch, jalapeños, bell peppers, or shredded chicken, they make for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to prepare and share.

Ingredients

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Tater Tot Cups

  • 36 frozen tater tots (about 3 per cup)
  • Cooking spray or oil (for greasing the muffin tin)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Filling and Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Optional toppings: hot sauce, ranch dressing, chopped jalapeños, diced bell peppers, shredded chicken

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking and help the tater tots crisp up nicely.
  2. Place Tater Tots: Place three frozen tater tots into each muffin cup. This quantity allows for forming sturdy cups. Bake for 10 minutes to soften the tots so they can be molded.
  3. Form Tater Tot Cups: Using a spoon or a small glass, press the softened tots down into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, creating a cup shape that will hold the fillings.
  4. Bake for Crispiness: Return the tater tot cups to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy, ensuring a crunchy shell.
  5. Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the cups from the oven and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon bits into each cup for a savory filling.
  6. Melt Cheese: Bake the cups for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese perfectly and meld flavors together.
  7. Top and Garnish: Let the cups cool for a few minutes. Top each one with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle chopped green onions on top for freshness and tang.
  8. Season and Serve: Season each cup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm to enjoy the combination of crispy tater tots, melted cheese, and savory bacon.

Notes

  • Make sure to use frozen tater tots directly from the freezer for best texture and shaping.
  • For extra flavor, add optional toppings like hot sauce, ranch, jalapeños, diced bell peppers, or shredded chicken.
  • Greasing the muffin tin well is important to prevent sticking and to help with crispiness.
  • Allow the cups to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
  • This recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or as a fun appetizer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: loaded tater tot cups, tater tot recipe, appetizer, snack, party food, baked tater tots, cheesy bacon cups

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