Loaded Tater Tots®

Name: Loaded Tater Tots®
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®); 4 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste (optional)

Rating: 4.75 stars

12 Ratings
8 Reviews
6 Photos

Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.

By Tyson

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

50 mins

total:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch baking dish

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.

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Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.
Step 4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
Step 5

Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

257 calories; 17 g total fat; 28 mg cholesterol; 489 mg sodium. 22.5 g carbohydrates; 7.9 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Chef Boy R Drew

02/12/2016

Lets try this again lol... So as I was saying no one really noticed the bacon so Id suggest doubling the bacon and the other thing I would suggest is making double the cheese sauce as I found the sauce soooo good but didn't seem like enough to me I think id it really saucy. My mother and sister in law thought it was enough but I guess its all a matter of preference. Regardless this was definitely a keeper and I will be making it again. Thanks for the recipe. Read More

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(7)

Most helpful critical review

Monica Parish

05/30/2016

It was easy to make we used onion tots doubled the bacon but something still seemed to be missing in the flavor. Served it's purpose but not sure I'd make this one again. Read More

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(3)

12 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Chef Boy R Drew

02/12/2016

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Chef Boy R Drew

02/12/2016

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Monica Parish

05/30/2016

It was easy to make we used onion tots doubled the bacon but something still seemed to be missing in the flavor. Served it's purpose but not sure I'd make this one again. Read More

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(3)

Christina

12/12/2015

What's not to love?! I used American cheese in the sauce instead of cheddar but that was my only change. YUM YUM YUM!!! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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(2)

Leanne Ward

03/19/2018

It was great tasting and easy to make! I made it for my family so I made a smaller amount and just adjusted the recipe. I did add more bacon. I'm sure I'll make it again! Read More

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Debbi Necker Thompson

05/15/2017

I'm not a tater tot lover but made it for a birthday party and it was unbelievable. Made exactly as directed but did add just a bit more sour cream to the cheese sauce. Make sure the tater tots are good and crispy before the sauce is added. There will be no leftovers! Read More

fegerle

08/03/2018

Added some broccoli and made a dinner out of it. Family loved it and will surely be cooked again. Read More

Sharan Merchant

02/04/2020

It came out really good! Read More

JOC

05/08/2020

We really liked it. Easy to make and so good. Followed the recipe exactly. No changes. I will make this again. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Loaded Tater Tots®

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 257

% Daily Value *

total fat: 26 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 9 %

sodium: 20 %

potassium: 9 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

fiber: 8 %

sugar:

protein: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Chef Boy R Drew

02/12/2016

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Chef Boy R Drew

02/12/2016

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Monica Parish

05/30/2016

It was easy to make we used onion tots doubled the bacon but something still seemed to be missing in the flavor. Served it's purpose but not sure I'd make this one again.

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(3)

Christina

12/12/2015

What's not to love?! I used American cheese in the sauce instead of cheddar but that was my only change. YUM YUM YUM!!! Thanks for sharing.:)

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(2)

Leanne Ward

03/19/2018

It was great tasting and easy to make! I made it for my family so I made a smaller amount and just adjusted the recipe. I did add more bacon. I'm sure I'll make it again!

Helpful

(1)

Debbi Necker Thompson