Tater Tot Side Dish

Transform your next meal with this irresistible Tater Tot Side Dish, a crowd-pleasing combination of crispy golden tater tots layered with a creamy sour cream and cream cheese mixture, melted cheddar cheese, and savory crumbled bacon. This comfort food classic is finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a pop of flavor and color. With just 15 minutes of prep time and straightforward baking steps, it's the ultimate easy, cheesy side dish perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Bursting with crave-worthy ingredients like garlic powder and crispy bacon, this loaded tater tot casserole delivers all the indulgent flavors your family and friends will love. Serve it hot and watch it disappear in no time! Keywords: loaded tater tot side dish, cheesy tater tot casserole, easy tater tot bake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 6 slices bacon
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the baking dish in a single layer.

Step 3

Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.

Step 4

While the tater tots are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet, let it cool, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well-blended.

Step 6

Once the tater tots are done baking, remove them from the oven and pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the tater tots.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sour cream mixture, followed by the crumbled bacon.

Step 8

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top for garnish.

Step 10

Serve the loaded tater tots hot and enjoy as a delicious side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1592.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3704.2

Total Fat 258.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.9g
Cholesterol 530.2mg	0%
Sodium 8065.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 2219.2mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2917.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 28.5%