Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Print Version)

Crispy tater tots with melted cheese, beef bacon bits, scallions, and a dollop of sour cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tater Tots

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Cheese

02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Beef Bacon

04 - 4 oz beef bacon, diced

→ Toppings

05 - 4 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
03 - While the tater tots are baking, place the diced beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Once the tots are crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the hot tater tots. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately top with the crispy beef bacon bits and sliced spring onions.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Add dollops of sour cream and garnish with black pepper and optional fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy-to-creamy ratio hits different when you use two kinds of cheese
  • Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Resist the urge to overcrowd the pan or your tots will steam instead of crisp up properly
  • The beef bacon keeps cooking in its own heat even after you remove it from the skillet
03 -
  • Let the tots cool for about 3 minutes after adding toppings so the cheese sets slightly
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent cheese drips from burning on the bottom of your oven

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