Loaded Tater Tot Cups Recipe
Crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and classic loaded toppings come together in the easiest bite-sized appetizer. These Tater Tot Cups are fun to make, super customizable, and always a party favorite.
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup real bacon bits fresh or store-bought, made from real bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To prepare the Tater Tot Cups, preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Next, place 3-5 tater tots in each muffin cup (depending on the muffin cup size). Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the muffin tin from the oven.
- Using the bottom of a shot glass or measuring cup, press the tater tots down in the center and up the sides to create small cups. I like to give the tots a small sprinkle of salt before putting them back in the oven.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and continue baking for 10-12 additional minutes, until the cups are golden brown and crisp.
- Once done, remove the muffin tin from the oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheese over the cups. Return the cups to the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese and help hold the cups together.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes and top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of bacon bits and chives.
- Allow the tater tot cups to sit for 2-3 minutes, then carefully remove them from the muffin tin and serve warm.
Notes
- I like McCain’s or Ore Ida Extra Crispy Tater Tots because they’re my favorite. A shot glass works better than a measuring cup for pressing; just be careful not to hit the sides of the muffin tin.
- You can use store-bought real bacon bits for convenience, but homemade crumbled bacon is my favorite.
- I used squeezed sour cream and smoothed it with the back of a spoon. Not necessary, but it makes filling them much easier.
- A fork was the easiest way to lift the cups out.
- I tested these with 3, 4, and 5 tater tots. My metal trays worked best with 5, while the white ceramic ones in the photo did best with 3. It may vary based on your tray, and brushing them with salted butter makes them extra savory.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 253 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 27 mg | Sodium: 594 mg | Potassium: 256 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 261 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 99 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg
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