Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
Game day or party night just got tastier! 🏈✨ These cheesy, bacon-loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and always a crowd-pleaser.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 45 min | Servings: 12
Why You’ll Love These Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
✔️ Perfect finger food for parties and football nights
✔️ Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor
✔️ Easy to make ahead & reheat
Cheesy Tater Tot Appetizer Cups with Bacon & Sour Cream
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
Crispy tater tot cups stuffed with melted cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions—easy, bite-sized party perfection!
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 parts only)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450ºF; spray muffin pan with nonstick spray.
2. For mini muffin pan add 2–3 tots per cup; for regular add 4–5 tots per cup.
3. Bake on the bottom rack for 10 minutes; remove pan.
4. Spray the bottom of a shot glass; press and twist into each cup to form potato “cups.”
5. Return to oven; bake 15 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
6. Add ~1 Tbsp cheddar to each cup; bake 4–5 minutes to melt.
7. Transfer to a platter; cool 5 minutes. Top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions; serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare through forming/baking cups (before toppings), refrigerate in the pan, then re-crisp at 400ºF for ~10 minutes before filling.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat at 350ºF in oven/air fryer ~10 minutes.
Swaps: Try pepper jack, jalapeños, ranch drizzle, or pulled chicken for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: —
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
🍽️ Ingredients:
- 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- Non-stick cooking spray
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF and spray muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Add tots: For mini muffin pan, place 2–3 tots in each cup; for regular muffin pan, 4–5 tots.
- Bake on bottom rack for 10 minutes. Remove pan.
- Spray bottom of a shot glass with cooking spray, then press down into each muffin cup to form “tater tot cups.”
- Return to oven and bake 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese to each cup and bake 4–5 minutes until melted.
- Remove, let cool 5 minutes, then top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions. Serve warm! 😋
💡 Pro Tips & Tricks:
- Make ahead: Prepare cups up to step 5, refrigerate, then bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes before topping.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes.
- Variations: Try topping with jalapeños, salsa, or ranch for a fun twist!
📊 Nutrition Info (per serving):
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 115 | 3g | 10g | 8g | 1g | 1g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary. For precise info, consult a nutritionist.
FAQs
Can I use sweet potato tots instead?
Yes! Sweet potato tots work just as well and add a slightly sweeter flavor.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, bake as directed, cool completely, then freeze. Reheat at 375ºF until hot and crispy.
What dipping sauces go well?
Ranch, chipotle mayo, or spicy ketchup are all perfect pairings!
Conclusion
These Loaded Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are the ultimate finger food – crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. Whether it’s football Sunday, a party, or just snack night, these little bites will disappear fast!
