Description
Savory tater tot cups bring crispy potato bites packed with creamy cheese and bacon. Crisp edges and golden-brown bottoms make these appetizers irresistible for parties and game day snacks you’ll devour quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 60 tater tots
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) colby cheese
- 1 cup (160 grams) diced bacon
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, trimmed and sliced thin
Cooking Spray:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 365°F and generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange 5 tater tots in each muffin cavity, creating a dense layer that will form the base of the cups.
- Bake the tater tots for 10 minutes until they begin to soften and connect, then use a shot glass to firmly press down the centers, creating cup-like indentations.
- Distribute cheese and crumbled bacon evenly across the tater tot cups, filling each one carefully.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, watching until the cheese melts completely and the bacon edges crisp.
- Remove from oven and allow the cups to rest for 2-3 minutes in the tin to set their shape.
- Transfer the cups gently to a lined baking sheet, using a small offset spatula to prevent breaking.
- Finish by drizzling Greek yogurt over the cups and sprinkling finely chopped green onions on top for a fresh garnish.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Customize tot texture by slightly thawing frozen tater tots before pressing into muffin cups for smoother shaping.
- Create vegetarian version by swapping bacon with diced bell peppers or mushrooms for protein-rich alternative.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal and minimal sticking compared to traditional metal tins.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere to elevate flavor profile and add unexpected taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg