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Loaded Tater Tot Cups

These Loaded Tater Tot Cups are crispy, cheesy bite-sized appetizers topped with creamy sour cream, smoky bacon, and fresh green onion. They are easy to make in a muffin pan and perfect for parties, game days, and casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tater tot cups 1x

Ingredients

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  1. 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-ounce bag)
  2. ¾ cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  3. ½ cup sour cream
  4. 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  5. 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the baking temperature recommended for the frozen tater tots.
  2. Allow the frozen tater tots to soften slightly so they are pliable enough to shape.
  3. Arrange the tater tots in the cups of a standard muffin pan, using enough to cover the bottom and sides of each cup.
  4. Press the tater tots firmly into the muffin cups to create compact potato cups.
  5. Bake until the tater tots are golden brown and crisp around the edges and the cups hold their shape.
  6. Sprinkle the freshly shredded cheddar evenly into each potato cup.
  7. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove the cups from the oven and allow them to cool briefly.
  9. Top each cup with sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon, and sliced green onion.
  10. Carefully remove the Loaded Tater Tot Cups from the muffin pan and serve warm.

Notes

  • Let the tater tots soften slightly before shaping so they are easier to press into the muffin cups.
  • Bake the potato cups until they are properly crisp before adding the cheese and toppings.
  • For the best texture, add the sour cream and green onion just before serving.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 tater tot cups

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