Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Printable)

Crispy tater tots layered with melted cheeses, beef bacon bits, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

# What You 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)

# 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of crispy tater tots and melted cheese creates the ultimate comfort food experience
  • Beef bacon adds a smoky richness that makes these completely addictive
  • Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal prep work for maximum impressiveness
02 -
  • Never skip the step of turning the tots halfway through baking or they will be unevenly crispy
  • The residual heat from the tots melts the cheese faster than you expect, so watch closely during the final minutes
  • Serving immediately is crucial because the texture changes as they cool down
03 -
  • Space the tater tots at least an inch apart on the baking sheet so steam can escape and they crisp up properly
  • Let the beef bacon drain on paper towels for at least 2 minutes so it stays crispy and does not make the tots soggy

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