Description
Enjoy these fun and flavorful Loaded Tater Tots on Shareable Skewers, a perfect appetizer or snack featuring crispy baked tater tots loaded with melted cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, sour cream, and fresh green onions. These skewers make for a deliciously easy and shareable treat, ideal for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Core Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thread the Tater Tots: Carefully thread about 6 to 8 frozen tater tots onto each skewer, making sure they are evenly spaced to ensure even baking.
- Bake the Skewers: Place the tater tot skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn them once halfway through the cooking time so they become golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Remove the skewers from the oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the tater tots to allow the cheese to melt with residual heat.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the skewers to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the cheddar cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the skewers from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle each skewer with sour cream and top off with sliced green onions for a fresh flavor contrast.
- Season and Enjoy: Season the loaded tater tot skewers with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor, perfect for sharing!
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning in the oven.
- Use metal skewers if available for easier handling and even cooking.
- You can customize this recipe by adding jalapeños for a spicy kick or swapping cheddar with pepper jack cheese.
- Cook bacon ahead of time and crumble it before starting the recipe to save time.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream.
