Easy Tater Tot Cups with Bacon and Cheese (Print version)
Crispy tater tot cups baked in a muffin tin and loaded with melted cheddar, bacon, and sour cream. A fast handheld appetizer perfect for parties.
# Ingredients:
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1 (16 oz / 450 g) bag frozen tater tots
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Cooking spray
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3/4 cup (85 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Salt and black pepper (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the lowest position. Place 4 to 5 frozen tater tots in each cup of a greased standard muffin pan. Bake for 10 minutes to soften.
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Remove the pan from the oven. Spray the bottom of a small glass with cooking spray, then press the warm tots down and twist gently to form a cup shape that reaches up the sides of the tin.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the edges are deep golden brown and crunchy.
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Drop about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar into each cup. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes so they firm up. Transfer to a platter and top each with a small dollop of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onion. Serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm while the edges stay crisp.
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Adjust the number of tots per cup based on brand size.