Loaded tater tots cheese beef (Printable)

Golden tater tots with melted cheese and crispy beef bacon bits, perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tater Tots

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Cheese

02 - 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Beef Bacon Bits

04 - 3.5 oz beef bacon, finely diced

→ Garnishes

05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ¼ cup sour cream
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway through for even browning.
03 - While the tater tots are baking, cook the diced beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
04 - Remove the tater tots from the oven. Sprinkle evenly with shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then distribute the cooked beef bacon bits over the top.
05 - Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer the loaded tater tots to a serving platter. Top with sliced green onions, dollops of sour cream, diced tomato, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of two cheeses creates that perfect pull apart quality that makes everyone reach for the same piece
  • Beef bacon adds a smoky depth without overpowering the crispy tots underneath
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon planning it
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the tots halfway through the first bake or the bottom layer will stay soggy while the top gets too dark
  • Let the beef bacon drain really well on paper towels or it will make the cheese greasy instead of melted and smooth
  • Work quickly once you add the cheese because if the tots cool down too much the cheese will not melt evenly
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet because the cheese will bubble and spread as it melts
  • Let the loaded tots rest for 2 minutes after the final bake so the cheese sets slightly and does not slide off completely

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