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Easy Tater Tot Appetizer Idea
Make a fun and unique appetizer for your friends and family…tater tot cups! They are crispy and delicious. You will NOT have any leftovers. Make sure to also try our loaded potato skins and tex mex tater tot casserole!
FAQ:
- What ingredients will I need for this recipe? You will need tater tots, cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions.
- What supplies and baking equipment will I need? You will need a muffin pan, pan spray, measuring cups and spoons, small rolling pin or glass.
- How long will it take to make this recipe? It will take about 20 minutes to gather the ingredients and mix them together. It will take 29-30 minutes to bake.
- How should I store my tater tot appetizers? Store your appetizers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips:
- Gather all your ingredients at once and prepare pans ahead of time. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature unless mentioned not to.
- Use the end of a small rolling pin, tart pin or small glass to press the tots against the bottom and sides of the muffin cup.
- Feel free to add more of each toppings or your own toppings.
Tater Tot Cups
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 16 oz. bag of tater tots
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese grated
- 1 / 2 cup sour cream
- 4-5 slices of bacon cooked and diced
- 2 green onion sliced in full
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Prep a muffin pan with pan spray.
- Add 5 tater tots to each muffin cup. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use a small rolling pin end or cup small enough to fit into the muffin pan to press the tater tots into the muffin cup to form a cup. Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add about a tablespoon of cheese to each tater tot cup. Bake for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and tots are golden brown.
- Transfer tots to a wire rack or platter. Top with bacon, sour cream and green onions. Enjoy!
