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Easy Loaded Tater Tots That Will Impress Any Crowd

There’s nothing better than a giant plate of yummy, crispy, gooey tater tots…the ultimate comfort food! These loaded tater tots are easy to make and are a total crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties or family dinners, you’ll be looking for any excuse to throw these together!

Finished plate of loaded tater tots and dipping sauces
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These loaded tater tots only require a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work. Simply heat the frozen tots, crisp the bacon, warm the queso, slice the scallions, and toss it all together!

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Lastly, this recipe is so easy to double, or even triple if you have guests or want to make extra to keep in the fridge for leftovers. These easy loaded tater tots will quickly become your new go-to!

Loaded Tater Tots

Recipe by Kristin StonesCuisine: Lunch, DinnerDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4-6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package of frozen tater tots (32 oz)

  • 8 slices of bacon, chopped

  • 1 cup queso

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

  • salt + pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If your tater tot package recommends a different temperature, adjust accordingly to accommodate both the tater tots and bacon.
  • Prepare the Tater Tots and Bacon:
  • For Tater Tots: Spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. They will bake according to the package instructions, usually around 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • For Bacon: Place a baking sheet. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. This setup allows the bacon to cook evenly.
  • Bake Tater Tots and Bacon: Place both baking sheets in the oven. The bacon will likely need 15-20 minutes to become crisp but start checking around 12 minutes to ensure it doesn’t overcook. Remove the bacon once it’s crispy and let it cool slightly before chopping it into pieces.
  • Slice the scallions and chop the bacon.
  • Warm the Queso: While the tater tots and bacon are in the oven, warm up the queso in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until it’s heated through and pourable, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Assemble the Loaded Tater Tots:
  • Once the tater tots are baked, transfer them to a large serving dish.
  • Evenly drizzle the warm queso over the crispy tater tots.
  • Sprinkle the oven-baked, chopped bacon on top.
  • Drizzle the ranch dressing over the bacon and tater tots.
  • Garnish with the sliced scallions.
  • Season and Serve: Finish with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve the dish immediately while everything is still warm and inviting.

Notes

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