Loaded Tots Recipe
Tater tots topped with cheese sauce, bacon, and scallions.
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Ingredients
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Tater Tots
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Tater Tots
- 1
Bake Tater Tots
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Make Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Flour
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- 4
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assemble Loaded Tots
- 6
Combine Tots and Sauce
Once the tater tots are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter.
- 7
Top with Cheese Sauce
Generously drizzle the cheese sauce over the tater tots.
- 8
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions over the cheese-covered tater tots.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your loaded tots!
