Jul 14 2026
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Ater's Taters Recipe

Inspired by Ater’s
Time40m
Serves4

Crispy fried tots loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cheese sauce, ranch, and topped with green onion.

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Ingredients

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Tater Tots

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Tater Tots

    Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package. Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet and cook until golden and crispy, typically around 20-25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bacon

    While the tater tots are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    Slice the jalapeños into thin rings. For less heat, consider removing the seeds.

  4. 4

    Chop the Green Onions

    Finely chop the green onions and set aside for garnish.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the tater tots are done, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle the cheese sauce over the top, followed by the crumbled bacon and sliced jalapeños.

  2. 6

    Final Touches

    Drizzle the ranch dressing over the loaded tater tots and sprinkle with chopped green onions for garnish. Serve immediately.

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