Loaded Tater Tot Skewers with Cheddar, Bacon, and Sour Cream (Print version)
Crispy tater tot skewers topped with melted cheddar, bacon, green onions, and cool sour cream for dipping.
# Ingredients:
For the skewers
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48 frozen tater tots, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g)
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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
For serving
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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Optional hot sauce or ranch dressing
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oven to 425°F. Spread the frozen tater tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 24-28 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
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Let the tots cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes. They should still be hot, but firm enough to handle without crumbling.
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Slide 5-6 tots onto each skewer with a gentle twisting motion. Place the skewers back on the baking sheet with a little space between them.
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Sprinkle the skewers with ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and black pepper. Keep most of the cheese on top of the tots rather than the pan.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cheddar is melted and the bacon is hot.
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Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve right away with sour cream, hot sauce, or ranch dressing on the side.
# Good to know:
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Use 8 short skewers with 5-6 tots each.
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Best served immediately while the tots are crisp and the cheese is melted.
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For extra crispness, bake the tots on a wire rack set over the sheet pan.