Loaded Smashed Tater Tots
These Smashed Loaded Tater Tots are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and piled high with crispy bacon and melty cheese. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack; perfect for game day, parties, or a fun after-school snack.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 20 tater tots
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 5 strips bacon cooked and chopped into small pieces
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
- Place 20 tater tots on baking sheet and transfer to the oven to bake for 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes remove the tater tots from the oven and use a flat bottomed measuring cup or bowl to firmly press down on the tater tots and flatten them. Repeat with the remaining tater tots ensuring they are all spread out evenly on the tray. Return the smashed tater tots to the oven to cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes remove the tater tots from the oven, flip them over and then top each smashed tater tot with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese (approximately 1 tsp) and a small amount of bacon. Return the smashed tater tots to the oven to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before topping with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkling with chopped green onions (and more bacon is desired).