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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 appetizer cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and crispy Tater Tot Appetizer Cups made by baking frozen tater tots in muffin tins to form golden potato cups, then loaded with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Preheat oven to 450ºF and spray the cups of a muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange Tater Tots: For a mini-sized muffin pan, place 2-3 tater tots in each cup; for a regular sized muffin pan, place 4-5 tots per cup to form the base of the potato cups.
  3. Bake Initial Layer: Place muffin pan on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes to begin cooking and softening the tater tots.
  4. Shape Tater Tot Cups: Remove pan from oven and spray the bottom of a shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Use the glass to press and twist the tots in each muffin cup upward and inward to form a cup shape close to the top rim of the muffin tin.
  5. Bake to Crisp: Return the shaped tater tot cups to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until they turn deep golden brown and are crispy.
  6. Add Cheese and Melt: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into each potato cup, then bake for 4-5 more minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the baked tater tot cups to a platter, let cool for 5 minutes, then top each with sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Storing Instructions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare through the shaping step (steps 1-5) and refrigerate. Before serving, cover the muffin tin with foil and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden. Then add toppings as in step 6.
  • This recipe was inspired by a Kraft Foods recipe.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/tater-tot-appetizer-cups-recipe/