Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Printable version)

Golden tater tots topped with cheddar, beef bacon, spring onions, and sour cream for a tasty comfort bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tater Tots

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Toppings

02 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 4 oz beef bacon, chopped
04 - 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup sour cream
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
03 - While the tater tots bake, cook the chopped beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
04 - When tater tots are ready, sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked beef bacon. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top with spring onions, dollops of sour cream, diced tomato, and fresh herbs. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Takes frozen tater tots from afterthought snack to party centerpiece with minimal effort
  • The combination of crispy potatoes, salty beef bacon, and gooey cheddar hits every comfort food craving
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the tots will steam instead of crisp—better to use two pans than pile them up
  • The beef bacon releases more fat than you expect, so drain it well or your finished tots will be greasy rather than crispy
03 -
  • Let the beef bacon cool slightly before crumbling so you get nice bite-sized pieces instead of bacon dust
  • Room temperature sour cream dollops more easily and won't cool down your hot tots as quickly

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