LOADED TATER TOTS APPETIZER

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 12 Servings

This recipe I am sharing with you today has always been a part of my family since I was little. I remember my grandma used to make these heavenly treats all the time! I am so grateful to her for sharing this recipe with me because now, I get to share it with you as well. How awesome is that? I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! As perfect as this recipe already is, feel free to tweak it to your liking. I am sure that you can do a lot to make this recipe even better! Have a blessed day, friends, and I hope you are all well today. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/2 c sour cream
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)
• 3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
• 48-60 frozen tater tots (16 ounces bag)

DIRECTIONS :

1. Prepare the oven and preheat to 225 degrees C or 450 degrees F.
2. Fill each cup of a regular muffin pan with 5 tater tots.
3. Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake the tater tots for about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the oven.
5. Apply cooking spray to the bottom of a small glass.
6. Use the glass to press each muffin cup.
7. Put them back inside the oven and bake for 15 more minutes or until they turn golden brown.
8. Add cheese in each cup, then bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
9. Remove from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes at room temperature.
10. Fill each tater top cup with bacon, sour cream, or green onions.
11. Serve and enjoy!