Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Print Version)

Golden tater tots layered with cheddar, beef bacon, and fresh herbs for a warm, satisfying bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Toppings

02 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 4 oz beef bacon, chopped
04 - 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup sour cream
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
03 - While the tater tots bake, cook the chopped beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
04 - When tater tots are ready, sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked beef bacon. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top with spring onions, dollops of sour cream, diced tomato, and fresh herbs. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This is the kind of food that brings people together, fingers reaching for the same crispy tot and nobody caring about double dipping
  • The combination of salty beef bacon and sharp cheddar creates this incredibly addictive flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • Most of the work happens in the oven, leaving you free to hang out with your people instead of being stuck at the stove
02 -
  • Do not overload your baking sheet or the tots will steam instead of getting crispy, which defeats the entire purpose
  • Let the beef bacon cool slightly before crumbling or it will clump together instead of distributing evenly
  • These need to be eaten hot, like right out of the oven hot, or the cheese congeals and the magic is lost
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent cheese overflow from making a mess of your oven
  • Have all your toppings prepped before the tots come out of the oven, because every minute counts

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