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Close-up of Loaded Tater Tot Bites topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream.

Loaded Tater Tot Bites

Crispy tater tot bites loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Tamper

Ingredients
  

  • 48 frozen tater tots
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked and diced bacon
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Grease a mini muffin pan and place three tater tots in each cup. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the muffin pan from the oven and use a tamper to press the tater tots down into each cup to create a tater tot cup.
  • Fill the tater tots with cheese and bacon.
  • Place the tater tots back in the oven and cook for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle ranch dressing over the tots before serving.

Notes

These bites can be customized with toppings like green onions or sour cream.
Keyword Christmas finger food, easy appetizers, holiday party appetizers