Looking for a fun and delicious appetizer or snack to serve at your next gathering? These loaded tater tot skewers are a fantastic choice! Perfectly crispy tater tots are skewered and topped with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh green onions, then served with a dollop of tangy sour cream. These bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and offer all the flavors of loaded potato skins in a fun, handheld form. Whether it’s for a game day snack or a casual party, these tater tot skewers will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients:
- About 48 tater tots (frozen)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup real bacon bits
- 1-2 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream, for dipping or topping
Instructions:
- Prepare the tater tots:
Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for the tater tots. Arrange the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake them until they are crispy and golden brown, usually around 20-25 minutes. - Assemble the skewers:
Once the tater tots are cooked, let them cool slightly. Carefully skewer about 6-8 tater tots onto each wooden or metal skewer. Be gentle to avoid breaking the tots. - Add the toppings:
Place the skewered tater tots on an oven-safe tray. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of the tater tots, followed by the real bacon bits. - Melt the cheese:
Return the skewers to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. - Garnish and serve:
Once the cheese is melted, remove the skewers from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side for dipping, or add a dollop of sour cream directly onto the tater tots for extra creaminess.
Conclusion:
These loaded tater tot skewers bring together the best elements of comfort food—crispy potatoes, melted cheese, savory bacon, and fresh green onions. Easy to make and fun to eat, they’re the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting friends or just looking for a tasty treat to enjoy, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy them hot and fresh for the ultimate cheesy, crispy experience!
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers: A Fun and Flavorful Party Snack
Ingredients
- About 48 tater tots frozen
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup real bacon bits
- 1-2 green onions chopped
- Sour cream for dipping or topping
Instructions
- Prepare the tater tots: Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for the tater tots. Arrange the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake them until they are crispy and golden brown, usually around 20-25 minutes.
- Assemble the skewers: Once the tater tots are cooked, let them cool slightly. Carefully skewer about 6-8 tater tots onto each wooden or metal skewer. Be gentle to avoid breaking the tots.
- Add the toppings: Place the skewered tater tots on an oven-safe tray. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of the tater tots, followed by the real bacon bits.
- Melt the cheese: Return the skewers to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Once the cheese is melted, remove the skewers from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side for dipping, or add a dollop of sour cream directly onto the tater tots for extra creaminess.