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These are the best loaded tots are a delicious tater tot appetizer and easy to serve at your guest game day party or your Summer BBQ.
Tater tot appetizers are one of my favorite party food ideas. They are easy to make and filling for when you are looking to serve hearty appetizers.
Loaded Tots are fabulous when headed to a Superbowl Party and your looking for a Super Bowl Appetizer that will appeal to the masses. What I love is that they are so versatile and easy, they are great to bring to your Summer BBQ or Picnic too.
To me, loaded means more than two ingredient. I always think about a loaded baked potato and all the things you want on top of that potato. What would make it the best? Shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, green onion and chives. All the great goodness that we have on ourTater Tot Nachosbut in a single bite.
Ingredients used in making these Loaded Tater Tot Bites
16 oz Tater Tots (½ Bag)
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
6 Pieces Bacon
¼ Cup Ranch Dressing
2 tbsp Chives
How to make this Loaded Tater Tot Recipe?
Start by making half the bag of frozen tater tots according to directions on the bag. Do not forget to use cooking spray on the baking sheet if needed and make sure the tater tots are spread out in a single layer. . Preheat oven to 450 degrees and cook for 25 minutes.
While the tater tots are cooking, cook your bacon on a skillet over medium heat until slightly crispy. Once its cooked, slice into one inch squares using kitchen shears.
Once tater tots are golden brown, remove from the oven. Add ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tater tot.
Then, add the bacon piece to each tot on top of the cheese.
Add additional cheese on top of the bacon.
Back into the oven for 2-3 minutes to allow for the cheese to melt.
Once they are pulled from the oven, place a dab of ranch dressing on-top of each tater tot appetizer. Sprinkle with chives and then serve.
How to serve your loaded tots?
I'm a big fan of adding a toothpick to each bites.
While I understand the awesomeness of finger foods, the melted cheese, bacon and potatoes can have a bit of residual oil to them and can leave your guest running through the napkins.
You can serve them on a platter or board and place the toothpicks next to them and let your guest decide.
Can you make these appetizers ahead of time?
Tater tots can certainly be made ahead of time as can the bacon. My suggestion is if you are planning on bringing these to a party where there is a good chance they will be cool by the time you get there. Then wait to add the sour cream and chives till you get there. I would wait to melt the bacon and cheese till you get there, and then serve right from there. In any case these loaded tater tot bites are the best.
We are no strangers to the tater tot appetizer game. If you are looking for other Tater Tot Appetizers to serve at your Superbowl party or next dinner party, then look no further.
We hope you enjoy these tater tot appetizers as much as we do.
Additional Questions
Now that you are ready to make your Loaded Tots, here are a few questions you might have.
What do you put on top of tater tots?
That is the beauty of tater tots, you can top them with any delicious savory topping. My favorite are these loaded tots and guac tots.
How do you air Fry Ore Ida tater tots?
Air frying tater tots is simple. You can pour them into the air fryer basket at 400 degrees. Spray cooking spray over the top and cook for 15 minutes. Flipping the tots every five minutes helps make sure all sides are crispy.
Who makes the best frozen Tater Tots?
There are many brands that make frozen tater tots, but my go-to brand is Ore-Ida. They were the brand that invented the tater tot and coined the term. They know their tots!
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