Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Tater tot appetizer cups are a great appetizer for game day or after school snacking. Everyone loves these handheld stuffed tater tot bites!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 115kcal

Author Renae

Equipment

Muffin pan, regular or mini sized

Ingredients

48-60 frozen tater tots (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

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
For mini-sized muffin pan: Place 2-3 tater tots in each muffin cup.
For regular sized muffin pan: Place 4-5 tater tots in each muffin cup.
Place tater tots muffin pan on bottom rack of the oven and and bake 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
Spray bottom of shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Use it (in a twisting motion) to press the tater tots in each muffin cup to make potato cup. Return to oven; bake additional 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each potato cups. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Transfer to platter and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add sour cream, bacon, and green onion to each tater tot cup, and other garnishes. Serve warm.

Notes

To make tater tot appetizers ahead:

Follow steps 1-6 in the recipe, then refrigerate. Before serving, cover the muffin tin with foil and bake the tater tot cups at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden. Add toppings and serve.

this recipe inspired by a Kraft foods recipe.

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