Description
Sizzling Loaded Tater Tots with Turkey Bacon blend crispy potato bites with savory bacon and melted cheese for an irresistible comfort snack. Guests will devour these crowd-pleasing bites that promise maximum flavor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (32 ounces / 907 grams) frozen tater tots
- 4 slices turkey bacon
Protein Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
Cooking Essentials:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to tater tot package instructions and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. Distribute frozen tater tots in a uniform layer and bake until achieving a golden, crispy texture.
- Combine sour cream and ranch dressing in a small mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and thoroughly blended. Set the ranch sauce aside for later use.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and cook turkey bacon until it reaches a crisp, crunchy consistency. Transfer to a cutting board and finely chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Once tater tots are fully baked, activate the oven’s broil setting. Generously distribute shredded cheese across the surface of the tots, then return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a bubbly appearance.
- Remove the cheesy tater tots from the oven and create a decorative drizzle of the prepared ranch sauce over the melted cheese layer. Sprinkle chopped turkey bacon and thinly sliced green onions across the top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering additional ranch dressing on the side for those who enjoy extra dipping sauce. Recommend consuming while the tots remain crisp and cheese stays melted.
Notes
- Crispiness Hack: Spread tater tots with space between each to ensure maximum crunchiness and even baking.
- Low-Sodium Adaptation: Replace turkey bacon with turkey breast slices and use low-sodium cheese to reduce salt content.
- Vegetarian Twist: Swap turkey bacon with crispy tempeh bacon or roasted mushroom bits for plant-based protein alternative.
- Healthier Sauce Option: Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt to decrease calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg