These loaded tater tot skewers make a nice party appetizer. With bacon, Cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and green onion, they are unbelievably tasty. You can also make the tater tots nacho-style without skewers if you prefer.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 skewers
- 20 frozen extra-crispy tater tots
- seasoned salt, to taste
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak 4 wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes, then lay out to dry.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping them after 10 minutes. Check for crispiness, then remove from the oven. Season with seasoned salt.
- Thread 4 tater tots onto each skewer, turning to make sure the skewer lays flat. Surround skewers with remaining loose tater tots. Sprinkle skewers with Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella.
- Bake until cheese begins to melt, about 5 minutes. Turn the oven to Broil and broil skewers until cheese is bubbling. Remove from the oven.
- Transfer skewers to a plate and sprinkle with bacon and green onion. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
