Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
Delight guests with Tater Tot Appetizer Cups loaded with cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Equipment
- muffin pan
- non-stick cooking spray
- shot glass
Ingredients
- 48-60 pieces frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced (green part only)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
- For mini-sized muffin pan: Place 2-3 tots in each muffin cup. For regular sized muffin pan: Place 4-5 tots in each muffin cup.
- Place muffin pan on bottom rack of the oven and bake 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Spray bottom of shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Leave a small gap between the glass and cupcake pan opening. Twist the glass or container until the edges of the potatoes are close to the top of the muffin tin opening to create a potato cup.
- Return to oven; bake additional 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each potato cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Transfer to platter and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and top the loaded tater tot appetizer cups with sour cream, bacon, and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until warmed. Prepare the recipe as directed in steps 1-5, then refrigerate. Cover the muffin tin with foil and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden. Garnish with toppings and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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