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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups Recipe

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups Recipe
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These Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are a crispy, cheesy, and savory bite-sized treat perfect for parties or snacking. Made with crispy baked tater tots shaped into cups and loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions, they’re a crowd-pleasing starter that’s easy to prepare and serve warm.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 48–60 frozen tater tots (16-oz bag)

Toppings

  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced (green part only)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin pan: Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Spray the muffin pan cups thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Fill muffin cups with tater tots: For mini muffin pans, place 2-3 frozen tater tots in each cup. For regular-sized muffin pans, place 4-5 tots per cup. This forms the base for your appetizer cups.
  3. Bake initial layer: Place the prepared muffin pan on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then remove the pan carefully from the oven.
  4. Shape tater tots into cups: Spray the bottom of a shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Insert the glass into each muffin tin opening and twist until the tater tots are pressed up the sides, creating a cup shape with edges near the top of the muffin cup. This ensures the potato cups hold their form when baked further.
  5. Bake the tater tot cups: Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the tater tot cups are deep golden brown and crispy.
  6. Add cheese and melt: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into each prepared tater tot cup. Bake for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Cool and top: Remove the cups from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Let them cool for 5 minutes to set.
  8. Garnish and serve: Top each cup with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve the appetizer cups warm for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can prepare these in advance and reheat before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon bits.
  • Use extra sharp cheddar for a more intense cheese flavor.
  • If you don’t have a shot glass, a small metal or silicone spatula handle can help shape the cups.
  • Adjust baking times slightly depending on your oven’s heat and muffin pan size.

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Keywords: tater tot cups, appetizer, party snack, cheesy tater tots, bacon appetizer, finger food

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