Ultimate Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

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
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and crispy.
4. While the tater tots are baking, cook the bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, turning occasionally, until crispy and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, then chop coarsely and set aside.
5. Prepare the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook in the melted butter until fragrant, stirring constantly. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, until light golden. Gradually whisk in milk and sour cream until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
6. Transfer the baked tater tots to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked bacon evenly over the tater tots. Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the bacon and tater tots. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.
7. Return to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 7 minutes. Garnish with fresh green onions and a dollop of sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 257 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 489 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 28 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g