Description
These loaded tater tots on shareable skewers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or game day gatherings. Crispy tater tots are skewered with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, creating a delicious and fun appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Skewers:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- optional: jalapeño slices
- wooden skewers
Sour Cream Mixture:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Skewer Tater Tots: Skewer tater tots onto wooden skewers and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare Sour Cream: Mix sour cream with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon over tots, bake for an additional 3–5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sour cream mixture, garnish with green onions and jalapeños. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can air fry the skewered tots at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Experiment with toppings like pulled pork or BBQ chicken for variety.
- Consider using metal skewers for grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
