Kid's Tots & Cheese Recipe
Make Kid's Tots & Cheese Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tater Tots
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparing Tater Tots
- 1
Bake Tater Tots
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- 2
Bake
Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Flour
Once melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
- 5
Add Milk
Gradually add 1 cup of milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
- 6
Add Cheese and Spices
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Serving
- 7
Combine and Serve
Once the tater tots are baked, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce over the tater tots. Optionally, top with chopped green onions, bacon bits, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.