Description
Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are the ultimate finger food for any gathering, combining crispy tater tots with gooey cheese and savory bacon. These bite-sized delights are super easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, they are guaranteed to impress your guests and will quickly become a favorite on your appetizer menu. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with tasty dipping sauces, these loaded tater tot cups offer a satisfying crunch and rich flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48–60 frozen tater tots
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Spray a muffin pan generously with cooking spray.
- Place 2-3 tater tots in each mini muffin cup (4-5 for regular size) and bake for 10 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Press the bottom of a greased shot glass into each tater tot pile to create cups. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese to each cup and bake for another 4-5 minutes until melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg