Loaded Tater Tots Party Style (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tater Tot Base
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1 (28–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
→ Toppings
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1–2 teaspoons milk or lemon juice (to thin sour cream for drizzling)
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425ºF or air fryer to 400ºF.
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Spread tater tots on a baking sheet and cook for 20–25 minutes in the oven (or air fry for 15 minutes), flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
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While the tater tots cook, prepare the toppings: cook and crumble bacon, shred cheddar cheese, and thin the sour cream with milk or lemon juice for drizzling.
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Transfer cooked tater tots to a serving dish or leave them on the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the cheese over the hot tots to allow it to melt.
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Top with bacon crumbles, drizzle with sour cream, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
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Serve hot with optional sides like ranch dressing or hot sauce.
# Notes:
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Use a squeeze bottle or zip-top bag with a snipped corner for clean sour cream drizzle.
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Add avocado chunks or diced tomatoes for a fresh twist.
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Try a nacho-style version by substituting shredded cheese with queso.
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For party trays, use mini skewers to create loaded tot bites.
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Bake in a cast iron skillet for a shareable, rustic presentation.