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Loaded Tater Tot Bites

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Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

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Loaded Tater Tot Bites is the best of both worlds–tater tots and loaded baked potatoes. Every bite is filled with the packed flavors you love from a baked potato, but with a crispy tot exterior! These bite-sized tater treats are topped with sharp cheddar cheese, fatty bacon, creamy and tangy ranch, and crunchy green onions for a savory treat that is impossible to resist. Loaded Tater Tot Bites are hearty, delicious, and will be gone in no time — they’re that good!

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Ingredients

  • 48 tater tots, frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • green onions, optional, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3 -Place 3 tater tots in each cup and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 4 -Remove the pan from the oven and press the tater tots down to create a cup shape.

Step 5 -Fill each tater tot cup with the cheese and bacon.

Step 6 -Bake until the tater tots are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 7 -Let tater tots cool before drizzling the ranch dressing over the top.

Step 8 -Add green onions and remaining cheese.

Step 9 -Serve!

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