Bacon Cheddar Tater Tot Bites
Enjoy easy-to-make Bacon Cheddar Tater Tot Bites, a delightful mix of crispy tater tots, bacon, and melted cheddar!
Servings: 12 tater tot bites
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen seasoned tater tots, cooked crispy according to package instructions
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ranch dressing, for drizzling
- fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tater tots according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set the oven temperature to 400°F. Lightly spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese into the bottom of each muffin cup, reserving the remaining cheese for topping.
- Place 8-9 crispy tater tots in each muffin cup, arranging them into a clustered base. (Gently press if needed.)
- Top each cluster with an even amount of crumbled bacon and cheese.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the tin for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully lift out clusters with a spoon or offset spatula and transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle each cluster with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chopped chives.
- Serve warm, with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tater tot bite | Calories: 278kcal