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5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots

Dec 13, 2020 · 29 Comments

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These 5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots are the perfect game day appetizer! Little taters are baked with bacon and then covered in ooey gooey cheese and go perfectly with a side of salsa and sour cream. They only take a few minutes to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the game with your guests!

5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

Can we talk about what happens on Sunday nights in the fall for a second? It’s oh-so-sacred football time!


The time when for a few hours the only sounds you’ll hear coming from the TV room are cheering and/or not-so-nice language depending on how the game goes.

You’ll also become familiar with different players from all teams near and far if you or your loved one has a fantasy football team. You might overhear conversations about trying to trade tight ends or about how your hubby’s fantasy team is doing.  And, if I’m being honest, you might just nod and smile politely even though you don’t have the same enthusiasm about the game!

5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

But me? What do I enjoy about game days? All the fun food!

And duh, I have a food blog, so I love sharing what I serve at my house on game days! For an appetizer, these 5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots have become a favorite since they’re super easy to throw together (for other 5 Ingredient Faves, check out my 5 Ingredient Friday page) and hello…they’re bacon and cheese covered…need I say more?

5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

A few other game day faves at our house:

  • Husband Brownies (Peanut Butter Snickers Brownies)
  • Cheesy bacon dip.
  • Spicy roast beef sliders

I’d love to hear from you – what are some of your fave game day foods?

5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

5 Ingredient Loaded Tater Tots {perfect game day appetizer}

These 5 ingredient loaded tater tots are the perfect game day appetizer or warm, ooey gooey snack any day of the week!
4.04 from 27 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Tater Tots 32 oz.
  • 1/2 lb Bacon cut into small pieces
  • 2 Cups Cheddar shredded, reduced fat
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream reduced fat
  • 1 Cup Salsa to the heat level you like

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread out the tater tots and the cut up bacon pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, loosen and flip the tater tots and bacon and then sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the tots and bacon, bake for another 5 minutes until the cheddar has melted.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Put sour cream and salsa in bowls, and then serve either buffet style letting everyone make their own little plates, or serve on little plates with a dollop of sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Kary says

    February 4, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    This was an easy and fun appetizer for the super bowl! I added chopped green onions before serving and ranch dressing for dipping. They weee delicious!

    Reply
  2. B. N. says

    December 31, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    So were these frozen tots? And and are the bacon bits cooked when you add them?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 31, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Yes, frozen tots, and the bacon cooks with the tots, but you could certainly cook it before if you want it super crispy

      Reply
      • B. N. says

        December 31, 2018 at 5:17 pm

        Thanks so much, gonna make them tonight

        Reply
  3. Sutton Stracke says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Do you cook the bacon separately?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 6, 2017 at 7:36 am

      I do not, but if you want to you are more than welcome to

      Reply
  4. Places to visit in Gurgaon says

    January 8, 2015 at 12:56 am

    Very interesting blog. A lot of blogs I see these days don’t really provide anything that attract others, but I’m most definitely interested in this one. Just thought that I would post and let you know.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 10, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Why thank you so much for that comment, appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Cera says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:01 am

    What kind of Tator tots did you use that were Gluten free?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thanks for your comment! I used OreIda brand, they are on their list of gluten-free items 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rita says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Phi I can’t wait to try them—–they look delicious

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 20, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks so much Rita, I know you’re going to love them, let me know how they turn out for you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I am obsessed with tater tots! I could pretty much devour that whole tray right now Phi, they look SO delicious. Gorgeous photography too!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 8, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you so much Thalia, I totally am obsessed with tater tots too!! I really appreciate your compliments on my photography, means the world!

      Reply
  8. kathysteger says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    What a great and quick idea. This is perfect for a weeknight dinner

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Thanks girl! These loaded tater tots would definitely make the perfect easy weeknight dinner 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    hahaha yup that sounds like our sundays! Except this year my friends and I are doing a fantasy league even though none of us know much about football 🙂 which leads to some interesting conversations (i.e. arguments with the husband who I ask for advice and then get mad at when I don’t like his advice! lol)

    Love these tots!! Oh how I love tater tots … and you even added bacon!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 4, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Haha, girl, I’ve told my hubby I’m entering a league next year…it’s just met with an eye roll lol! Thanks for your comment on these amazing little loaded tater tots…anything with added bacon, right?

      Reply
  10. Karishma says

    October 3, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Yum this looks so cheesy and delicious! I know my friends would definitely love this for game day

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you so much for the comment, these loaded tater tots are definitely super cheesy 🙂

      Reply
  11. Karis says

    October 3, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    My favorite part of football games is definitely the food too. Thankfully I had a group of friends in Milwaukee that also preferred to hang out in the kitchen where we could chat and try our best to ignore the boys in the living room 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 3, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      Glad I’m not the only one who enjoys the food over the game lol! Your group of friends sound amazing 😉

      Reply
  12. Erica says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Looks so good and yet simple. I like.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 3, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment Erica 🙂 This is definitely a delicious and simple recipe !

      Reply

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