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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups with Cheddar, Bacon, and Green Onions Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 appetizer cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are crispy, cheesy bite-sized snacks perfect for parties or a delicious appetizer. Made with frozen tater tots baked to golden perfection and filled with melted cheddar cheese, then topped with sour cream, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, these cups are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)

Toppings and Filling

  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 450ºF. Lightly spray the muffin pan cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Place Tater Tots: For mini muffin pans, place 2-3 tater tots in each cup; for regular-sized muffin pans, use 4-5 tots per cup. Arrange evenly to form the base of the cups.
  3. Initial Bake: Place the muffin pan on the oven’s bottom rack and bake for 10 minutes to begin cooking the tots.
  4. Shape the Cups: Remove the pan from the oven. Lightly spray the bottom of a shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Insert the glass into each muffin cup and gently twist to press the tots against the sides, creating cup shapes that come close to the muffin tin’s edge.
  5. Second Bake: Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the tater tot cups turn deep golden brown and crispy.
  6. Add Cheese and Melt: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into each cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes more until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
  7. Cool and Garnish: Transfer the cups to a serving platter and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Top each cup with sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storing Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare through step 5, then refrigerate. Before serving, cover muffin tin with foil and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes to restore crispiness. Add toppings and serve.
  • This recipe was inspired by a Kraft Foods recipe.

Find it online: https://www.recipeothy.com/tater-tot-appetizer-cups-with-cheddar-bacon-and-green-onions-recipe/