Description
These Loaded Tater Tots on Shareable Skewers make a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack. Crispy baked tater tots are threaded onto skewers, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, sour cream, and fresh green onions for an irresistible flavor combination that’s easy to prepare and fun to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the skewers. Thread about 6 to 8 frozen tater tots onto each skewer, ensuring they fit snugly but aren’t overcrowded.
- Bake the tater tots. Place the skewers evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the skewers once midway through baking to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Add cheese and bacon. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the hot tater tots on each skewer with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon to allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat.
- Melt the cheese. Return the skewers to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts thoroughly and starts to bubble slightly.
- Finish with toppings. Take the skewers out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle sour cream evenly over the tots and garnish with sliced green onions for freshness.
- Season and serve. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Serve the loaded tater tot skewers warm for a delicious, shareable snack that’s sure to satisfy.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning in the oven.
- Feel free to customize toppings with jalapeños, ranch dressing, or chives for extra flavor.
- Use metal skewers for easier handling and no soaking required.
- Enjoy immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
