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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin

Ingredients
  

  • 36 tater tots
  • cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • 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