Loaded Tater Tots
These incredible Loaded Tater Tots are now a go-to appetizer in my house. The crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside tater tots are topped with crispy bacon and a cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 bag tater tots frozen
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- sour cream and green onions for serving
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk I used 2%
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- salt
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bake tater tots according to package directions on a sheet pan.
- Cook bacon slices to desired crispness allow to cool and then crumble.
- Make the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan on medium-high heat melt the butter.Add the flour and cook for 1 minute or until slightly golden, stirring to combine.
- Next, slowly add the milk and whisk to thicken. Cook for about 4 minutes untilthickened.
- Remove the pot with the milk mixture from the heat. Add the grated cheese about a¼ cup at a time stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When all the cheese has beenincorporated add the spices. Taste the sauce and adjust the spices to your taste.
- Assemble your tater tots on a plate and pile them on your toppings. Start with the cheese,bacon, sour cream, and then the green onions, and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 696
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 696kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1477mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.