Loaded Tater Tot Bites is the best of both worlds–tater tots and loaded baked potatoes. Every bite is filled with the packed flavors you love from a baked potato, but with a crispy tot exterior! These bite-sized tater treats are topped with sharp cheddar cheese, fatty bacon, creamy and tangy ranch, and crunchy green onions for a savory treat that is impossible to resist. Loaded Tater Tot Bites are hearty, delicious, and will be gone in no time — they’re that good!
Ingredients
- 48 tater tots, frozen
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- green onions, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3 –Place 3 tater tots in each cup and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 4 –Remove the pan from the oven and press the tater tots down to create a cup shape.
Step 5 –Fill each tater tot cup with the cheese and bacon.
Step 6 –Bake until the tater tots are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 7 –Let tater tots cool before drizzling the ranch dressing over the top.
Step 8 –Add green onions and remaining cheese.
Step 9 –Serve!