Cheese Tater Treats Recipe
Seasoned Tater Treats covered with melted American or nacho cheese
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Ingredients
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Potato Base
Cheese Topping
Method
Preparation of Tater Tots
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Season Tater Tots
In a large bowl, combine the frozen tater tots with vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the tater tots are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- 3
Spread on Baking Sheet
Spread the seasoned tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
- 4
Bake Tater Tots
Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
Adding Cheese Topping
- 5
Melt the Cheese
During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Pour the melted American cheese or warm nacho cheese sauce evenly over the tater tots. If desired, sprinkle chopped jalapeños and green onions on top.
- 6
Final Bake
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Serve the cheese tater treats hot with your favorite dipping sauces, if desired.