Description
A delightful indulgence that combines crispy homemade tater tots with gooey cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and a kick of jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips of cooked bacon
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble.
- Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake according to package instructions, usually around 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese, crumbled bacon, and jalapeños over the baked tater tots.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use sweet potato tots or turkey bacon. Adding a drizzle of ranch or sriracha can enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tater tots, cheesy, bacon, jalapeños, comfort food, snack