Loaded Tater Tots
Discover the ultimate comfort food with loaded tater tots! Crispy, cheesy, and packed with toppings, they're the perfect snack or party dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 package tator tots frozen, about 32 oz
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup queso
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If your tater tot package recommends a different temperature, adjust accordingly to accommodate both the tater tots and bacon.
- Spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. They will bake according to the package instructions, usually around 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Place a baking sheet. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. This setup allows the bacon to cook evenly.
- Place both baking sheets in the oven. The bacon will likely need 15-20 minutes to become crisp but start checking around 12 minutes to ensure it doesn't overcook. Remove the bacon once it's crispy and let it cool slightly before chopping it into pieces.
- Slice the scallions and chop the bacon.
- While the tater tots and bacon are in the oven, warm up the queso in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop until it's heated through and pourable, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the tater tots are baked, transfer them to a large serving dish.
- Evenly drizzle the warm queso over the crispy tater tots.
- Sprinkle the oven-baked, chopped bacon on top.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over the bacon and tater tots.
- Garnish with the sliced scallions.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve the dish immediately while everything is still warm and inviting.