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Loaded Tater Tot Recipe (Cheesy Loaded Totchos)

Created by: Sarah Mock
A plate of tater tots topped with chopped bacon, drizzled with sauce, and garnished with green onions. The plate sits on newspaper, with some toppings scattered around.
prep time10 minutes
cook time30 minutes
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Tater tots (frozen, about 32 oz)
  • 8 slices Bacon (crisped, chopped)
  • 1 Cup queso
  • ½ Cup ranch dressing
  • 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Tater Tots and Bacon:

  • 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.
    Close-up of a black oven control panel showing a temperature dial set around 200 degrees Celsius, digital display, and various function buttons.
  • 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.
    1 package Tater tots
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds an even layer of frozen tater tots, ready to be baked.
  • Place a baking sheet. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. This setup allows the bacon to cook evenly.
    8 slices Bacon
    Several raw bacon strips are arranged side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The image features the "Savoring the Good" watermark at the bottom.
  • 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.
    Several strips of cooked bacon are arranged side by side on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Slice the scallions and chop the bacon.
    2 scallions
    Chopped green onions scattered on a wooden cutting board.
  • 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.
    1 Cup queso

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.
    ½ Cup ranch dressing
  • 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.
    Salt and pepper to taste

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