Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing finger food that’s both delicious and easy to make? Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are the perfect solution. These delightful bites feature crispy tater tots shaped into mini cups, filled with gooey cheese, crunchy bacon, and topped with creamy sour cream and fresh green onions. Ideal for any occasion from game days to holiday gatherings, these handheld treats are mess-free and sure to disappear quickly. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a customizable snack that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF and spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Place 2-3 tater tots in each mini muffin cup (or 4-5 in regular cups).
- Bake for 10 minutes until softened.
- Use a shot glass to press down on the tater tots to shape them into cups.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Add cheese into each cup and bake for another 4-5 minutes until melted.
- Top with sour cream, bacon, and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tater tot cup (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg