Can I make this vegetarian?

Sure thing! Just skip the bacon or use a plant-based alternative. You can also amp up the flavor with additional toppings like roasted veggies or spicy salsa.

What is tater tots made of?

Tater tots are made from grated potatoes that are seasoned, shaped into small cylinders, and then fried or baked until crispy. They’re the perfect blend of crunchy and soft.

What can you put on top of tater tots?

You can put almost anything on tater tots! Cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream, chili, jalapeños, guacamole, or even pulled pork. Get creative and make them your own.

What is a tater tot slang?

"Tater tot" is often used as a slang term of endearment or to describe something small and cute—like calling a little kid "a tot."

What are tater tots called in the UK?

In the UK, tater tots are often called "potato croquettes" or "mini hash browns." While not as common there, they’re just as delicious!

Can I use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon?

Absolutely! Turkey bacon works just fine. It’s leaner than regular bacon, so it won’t be as rich, but it’ll still add great flavor.

Can I make these in an air fryer?

Totally! Air fryers are great for getting tater tots extra crispy. Cook them at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Then follow the same steps for adding cheese and bacon.

Loaded Tater Tots That Hit the Spot

Description

Crispy tater tots loaded with melted cheddar cheese and crunchy bacon make the ultimate comfort snack. Perfect for any occasion and easy to customize!

Ingredients

Scale

1 28 ounce bag tater tots
7 strips bacon
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
Bake Tater Tots: Spread the tater tots evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Cook Bacon: While the tots are baking, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble into small pieces.
Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the tots from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and scatter the crumbled bacon evenly.
Melt Together: Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Serve: Serve hot with sour cream, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Feel free to add extra toppings like green onions, jalapeños, or even a drizzle of barbecue sauce.
For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add roasted veggies or plant-based toppings.
You can make these in an air fryer for extra crispiness!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Lunch, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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