Go Back
Delicious tater tot appetizer cups filled with cheese and bacon, perfect for party snacks.
admin

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups: The Ultimate Game Day Snack

Delight guests with loaded tater tots appetizers stuffed with cheese, bacon, and sour cream – perfect for parties or game day!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 48-60 frozen tater tots 16-oz bag
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions sliced (green part only)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
  2. For mini-sized muffin pan: Place 2-3 tots in each muffin cup. For regular sized muffin pan: Place 4-5 tots in each muffin cup.
  3. Place muffin pan on bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
  4. Spray bottom of shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Use it (in a twisting motion) to press the tots in each muffin cup to make potato cups. Return to oven; bake additional 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each potato cup. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Transfer to platter and let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Add sour cream, bacon, and green onion to each loaded tater tot appetizer cup, and other garnishes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • To make ahead: Follow steps 1-6 in the recipe, then refrigerate. Before serving, cover the muffin tin with foil and bake the tater tot cups at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden. Add toppings and serve.
  • Storage and reheating instructions: Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until warmed.