Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Printable)
Crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese and beef bacon bits for a savory, indulgent bite.
# What You Need:
→ Tater Tots
01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots
→ Cheese
02 - 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Beef Bacon Bits
04 - 3.5 oz beef bacon, finely diced
→ Garnishes
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ¼ cup sour cream
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crispy, turning halfway through for even browning.
03 - While the tater tots are baking, cook the diced beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Remove the tater tots from the oven. Sprinkle evenly with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then top with the cooked beef bacon bits.
05 - Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer the loaded tater tots to a serving platter. Garnish with green onions, dollops of sour cream, diced tomato, and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The tater tots get impossibly crispy while staying fluffy inside
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal prep work
- Its impossible to eat just one serving
02 -
- Space the tater tots evenly on the baking sheet so they crisp up instead of steaming
- Let the beef bacon drain thoroughly or the cheese topping will become greasy
- Serve immediately because the cheese sauce thickens as it cools
03 -
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent cheese drips from burning on the bottom of your oven
- Let the loaded tots rest for 3 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly