Loaded Tater Tots
Make loaded tater tots for a creamy and flavorful dish with crispy tater tots and bacon.
Servings: 4
Calories: 482
Equipment
- 2 9x13 pan
Ingredients
- 1 package tater tots about 32 ounces
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup queso
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, or as directed on the tater tot package.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the tater tots in a single layer on the baking tray.
- Line a second baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking tray.
- Place both baking trays into the oven. Cook bacon for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp, checking after 12 minutes to ensure it doesn't overcook. Remove bacon once it's crisp. Bake tater tots according to package instructions, approximately 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven.
- Once the bacon is done, slice the green onion and chop the cooked bacon.
- Meanwhile, warm the queso in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until it's heated through and pourable, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the tater tots are baked, transfer them to a large serving dish.
- Drizzle tater tots with warm queso, sprinkle with bacon, drizzle with ranch dressing, then garnish with green onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 482 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1687mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 0.5mg