Description
Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers are crispy, cheesy bite-sized treats—the perfect party finger food with a flavorful cheddar-topped crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup turkey bacon bits (halal)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Place 2–3 tater tots in each muffin cup and bake for 10 minutes to soften.
- Remove from oven and press the tots down gently with a spoon to form a little nest.
- Sprinkle each with turkey bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then top each with a small dollop of sour cream and a few green onion slices.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear!
Notes
- Yield: approximately 24 bites.
- Halal turkey bacon bits are used; substitute with regular bacon or vegetarian bacon if desired.
- Best served warm right after baking for the fullest cheesy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 1/24 of recipe)
Keywords: Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers, cheesy tots, crispy tots, halal appetizers, cheesy crunch, party finger food