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Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers

Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers

Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game nights, parties, or just a fun weeknight treat. This easy-to-make recipe transforms humble tater tots into a flavor-packed delight that’s impossible to resist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 appetizer servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  • 8 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Optional toppings
  • diced jalapeños
  • diced red onion
  • a dollop of pico de gallo

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
    1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through for even cooking.
    1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  3. While the tater tots are baking, in a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chopped chives, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined and smooth.
    1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper
  4. Once the tater tots are golden and crisp, remove them from the oven. Immediately sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the hot tots.
    1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  5. Return the baking sheet to the oven for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  6. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Dollop the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the melted cheese and tater tots. Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon generously over the top.
    1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, to taste salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tater tots, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 8 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
  7. If desired, add your favorite optional toppings such as diced jalapeños, diced red onion, or a dollop of pico de gallo. Serve your Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers immediately while they are hot and gooey.
    diced jalapeños, diced red onion, a dollop of pico de gallo

Notes

Leftover Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results when reheating, spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes.