Loaded Tater Tots Cheese Beef (Printable)

Golden tater tots covered in melted cheese, beef bacon bits, scallions, and sour cream for a tasty treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tater Tots

01 - 28 oz frozen tater tots

→ Cheese

02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Beef Bacon

04 - 4 oz beef bacon, diced

→ Toppings

05 - 4 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
03 - While the tater tots are baking, place the diced beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Once the tots are crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the hot tater tots. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately top with the crispy beef bacon bits and sliced spring onions. Transfer to a serving platter. Add dollops of sour cream and garnish with black pepper and optional fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything crispy and cheesy happens on one baking sheet, so cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • The combination of salty beef bacon and two cheeses hits every comfort food craving at once
  • You can prep everything while the oven heats, making it perfect for unexpected guests or hangry teenagers
02 -
  • Soggy tots happen when you skip the flip halfway through baking—turn them for even crisping
  • Add cheese while tots are piping hot so it melts into every nook and cranny
  • Let beef bacon drain thoroughly or youll end up with greasy pools on your platter
03 -
  • Space your tots evenly on the baking sheet—overcrowding leads to steaming instead of crisping
  • Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder over the cheese layer during the last minute of baking for subtle depth

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