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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Delight guests with Tater Tot Appetizer Cups stuffed with cheese, bacon, and sour cream – perfect for parties or game day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cups
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • shot glass

Ingredients
  

Frozen Tater Tots

  • 48-60 tater tots frozen (16-oz bag)
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions sliced (green part only)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
  • For mini-sized muffin pan: Place 2-3 tots in each muffin cup. For regular sized muffin pan: Place 4-5 tots in each muffin cup.
  • Place muffin pan on bottom rack of the oven and bake 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
  • Spray bottom of shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Twist glass to create potato cup.
  • Return to oven; bake additional 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each potato cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Transfer to platter and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish and top the loaded tater tot appetizer cups with sour cream, bacon, and green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until warmed. Prepare the recipe as directed, then refrigerate. Before serving, cover with foil and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy recipes, finger food, game day snacks, loaded tater tots, party food, Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
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