Easy Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded tater tots are topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and a quick and easy sour cream sauce. Easy, quick, and downright addictive in the best way!
Equipment
- 2 13x9 baking sheets
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz bag frozen crispy tater tots
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 7 slices bacon
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or ranch seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on one of the baking sheet and the other with the bacon in a single layer. Bake both sheets for 20-25 minutes, carefully flipping them halfway through to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and consistency, and set it aside.
- Once the cooked tater tots are crisp, turn off the oven and remove the tots. Transfer them to a few serving plates or bowls and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over them.
- If the cheese does not melt, place the plates in the turned-off oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely.
- Remove the cheesy tater tots from the oven. Add your favorite toppings, starting with the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
- Drizzle the prepared sour cream mixture over these cheesy loaded tater tots or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Always line the sheet pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Let the homemade sauce come to room temp before adding it to the potatoes so it doesn't cool down the tater tots.
- Let the hot tater tots cool for a few minutes before adding the cheddar. Otherwise, it may slide off and/or not melt as evenly.
- For extra crispy tots, broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days — store the toppings separately from the potatoes if possible. These can be frozen for up to 2 months as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 754IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 0.2mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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