Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers deliver a crispy, cheesy American appetizer with golden tots, melty cheddar and mozzarella, smoky bacon, and fresh green onion. This crowd-pleaser offers a salty, crunchy bite with gooey pockets of cheese—ideal for game day or parties. Versatile and fun: serve Loaded Tater Tot Skewers with ranch, chipotle aioli, or barbecue sauce, pair with burgers, or add to snack boards. Select this recipe in the easyChef Pro App for personalized picks, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that finds the best price per serving—plan, organize, and cook step-by-step today!
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak 4 wooden skewers in cold water for 00:15:00, then lay them out to dry so they9re ready to use.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to minimize sticking. Arrange 20 whole of Frozen Tater Tot(s) in a single, evenly spaced layer for consistent browning.
- 3
Bake for 00:20:00, flipping the tots after 00:10:00 to crisp both sides. When they9re as crispy as you like, remove from the oven and immediately season with 1 pinch of To Taste [ingredient:8160b185-2abf-4f37-b58d-9a63a1bb5553] so it adheres well.
- 4
Thread 4 whole of Frozen Tater Tot(s) onto each skewer, rotating each tot so the skewer sits flat and stable. Place the skewers back on the sheet and surround them with any remaining loose tots. Evenly sprinkle 0.75 cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, then 0.25 cups of Shredded Fresh Mozzarella Cheese over the skewers (and loose tots, if desired).
- 5
Bake until the cheese just starts to melt, about 00:05:00. Switch the oven to Broil and broil until the cheese is bubbling; watch closely to avoid over-browning. Remove from the oven.
- 6
Transfer the skewers to a plate and sprinkle evenly with 4 slices of Bacon and 2 whole of Sliced Green Onion(s).
- Calories 609.06 kcal High 30%
- Protein 33.78 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 26.93 g 10%
- Total Fat 42.23 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 19.16 g High 96%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.54 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1225.12 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 3.36 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 680.65 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 550.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 26.46 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 609.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onion, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 609.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions healthy?
- Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Skewers with Green Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 609.06 calories and 33.78 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1225.12 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.16 g (96% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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