Crispy hot tater tots topped with bacon are covered in melting cheese and then served with the toppings of your choice to make these irresistible Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots. We dipped the tots into our favorite barbecue sauce and my whole family couldn’t stop eating them.
As soon as I saw this recipe in my friend Phi‘s new cookbook, I thought of our favorite Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes. I knew that my family would love these Loaded Tater Tots. The fact that it’s a fast and easy shortcut to that irresistible flavor combination that we love makes it an instant family favorite.
Also, if you’re with me on Snapchat, you may have caught a sneak peek into the book yesterday. My husband and kids have already marked a bunch of great recipes to try. Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes releases on July 19, but you can pre-order the cookbook now at HALF price!
Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 1 32- ounce package frozen tater tots
- 8 ounces bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
- Optional sides: barbecue sauce sour cream, ketchup, or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray. Spread the tater tots across the sheet and top with bacon pieces. Bake for 25 minutes, gently stir and flip the tater tots and bacon. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Sprinkle generously with cheese and bake 2-3 minutes more, just until the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and serve with the sides of your choice. Enjoy!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I can never resist delicious tots! Thanks a bunch for the recipe, Mary! I would like to have them now!
Rhonda says
Making these now … yum !!!!
Brenda says
Goodness gracious. Why haven’t I ever thought to make this myself? AWESOME!!!!!
Bethany says
So easy- very good! I used the salad topping bacon bits and they were just fine (would only cook for 1o minutes though). Also, I moved the whole thing from the cookie sheet to a glass casserole dish (lightly sprayed with oil) right before adding the cheese. I was able to carry it straight to my event and it was a huge hit. Thank you!
Tom says
Tried the bacon cheesy tots tonight. Delicious! Thanks
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like them, Tom!