Loaded Tater Tot Cupcakes
Barbara
Crisp hash brown potatoes, smoky bacon, melted cheddar cheese topped with a dollop sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions make these savory little bites of deliciousness absolutely irresistible.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Cool Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 36 tater tots
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 stalks green onions, sliced
Preheat oven to 425℉.
Spray a mini muffin tin liberally with non stick cooking spray.
Place 3 frozen tater tots in each muffin cup.
Bake for 10 minutes to soften tots.
Remove pan from the oven and use a tamper tool or a small shot glass to press and smash the tater tots into each opening forming a cup.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the potatoes are nice and crisp.
Remove pan from oven and fill each potato cup with a teaspoon of bacon bits and a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted, hot and bubbly.
To serve, top each cup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.
Keyword bacon, cheddar cheese, potatoes, tater tots