Loaded Tater Tots

Name: Loaded Tater Tots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 4 slices Bacon; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 whole Diced Potatoes; 3 bunch Green Onion; 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg; 1 whole Shallot; 1.5 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 2 tbsp Sour Cream; 1.5 cups Whole Milk

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 American Low-Carb Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

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

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.