Recipe Details

Loaded Tater Tots

These loaded tater tots are baked with crisp bacon, sour cream, and shallots for a rich, cheesy, crowd-pleasing casserole great for tailgate snacking.

Makes:12 servings

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

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Directions

Prep:10 mCook:50 mReady:1 h

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon in the hot skillet, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop coarsely and set aside.
Make sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot butter until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
Transfer potato nuggets to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over nuggets. Cover with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sour cream to serve.