Jul 14 2026
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Cheddar Bacon Tater Tots Recipe

Inspired by The Loft
Time45m
Serves4

Smoked crumble bacon | beer cheddar cheese sauce | ranch drizzle.

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Ingredients

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Tater Tots

Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Ranch Drizzle

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the 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 them halfway through.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    While the tater tots are baking, cook the smoked bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Once cooked, remove from the skillet and let drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce

  1. 3

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the beer, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens (about 3-4 minutes).

  2. 4

    Add the Cheese

    Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Once the tater tots are cooked, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving plate. Drizzle the beer cheddar cheese sauce generously over the tater tots. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top. In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with the milk to thin it out, then drizzle it over the tater tots. Serve immediately.

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