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Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 10m
  • Cook Time: 0h 35m
  • Total Time: 0h 45m
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers are a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful treat perfect for parties or game day. Golden baked tater tots are topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory bacon, fresh green onions, and a creamy ranch and sour cream drizzle seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Optional jalapeño slices add a gentle spicy kick to make this snack irresistibly delicious and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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Tater Tots

  • 32 oz frozen tater tots

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Ranch Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Optional Garnish

  • Jalapeño slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the tater tots.
  2. Arrange Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a large baking sheet without crowding to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
  3. Bake Tater Tots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown as per package instructions.
  4. Prepare Ranch Mixture: While the tater tots bake, combine sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl and stir well. Set aside for drizzling later.
  5. Add Cheese: Once tater tots are baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot tater tots.
  6. Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Add Bacon and Green Onions: Remove the tater tots from the oven and immediately sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon along with the sliced green onions evenly over the melted cheese.
  8. Drizzle Ranch Sauce: Generously drizzle the prepared ranch mixture over the loaded tater tots to add creamy flavor and seasoning.
  9. Add Jalapeño Slices (Optional): For extra heat and garnish, add jalapeño slices on top according to your preference.
  10. Serve Warm: Serve the loaded tater tot appetizers warm for the best taste and enjoy your delicious snack!

Notes

  • Ensure tater tots are spread out in a single layer so they bake evenly and become crispy rather than soggy.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for different flavors.
  • For a spicier version, mix some cayenne pepper or hot sauce into the ranch sauce.
  • Use cooked bacon bits or turkey bacon as a lighter option.
  • These appetizers are best served fresh and warm for maximum crispiness and flavor.

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