Loaded Tater Tots
Loaded Tater Tots deliver crisp potato bites smothered in a lush Cheddar sauce with smoky bacon, tangy sour cream, and a hint of shallot and nutmeg. Each bite balances salty, cheesy richness with fresh green onion on top. Ideal for game days, tailgates, or any time you want a shareable, comforting snack casserole.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Tater Tots, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon in the hot skillet, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop coarsely and set aside.
- 5
Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallot in the hot butter until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- 6
Transfer the potato nuggets to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the bacon on top. Pour the cheese sauce over the nuggets. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven just until the cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sour cream to serve.
- Calories 129.57 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 5.61 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 8.43 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.08 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.09 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.82 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 198.73 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.63 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.44 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 149.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 11.59 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Tater Tots is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 129.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Tater Tots made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Tater Tots?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Tater Tots easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Loaded Tater Tots healthy?
- Loaded Tater Tots has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 129.57 calories and 5.61 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 198.73 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.09 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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