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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups: A Fun Twist for Your Next Party

Discover the delightful Tater Tot Appetizer Cups, a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 24 ounce Frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking spray for greasing tin
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cooked bacon or sausage can substitute turkey or plant-based
  • 1 cup Chopped vegetables bell peppers, onions, or spinach
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or cream cheese Greek yogurt works as substitute
For Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Jalapeños adjust according to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Place 4-5 frozen tater tots in each muffin cup and press down to mold them into cup shapes.
  3. Bake the tater tots for 15-18 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked bacon or sausage, chopped vegetables, and your choice of creamy ingredient. Mix well.
  5. Carefully spoon the filling into each baked tater tot cup.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each filled cup and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. Let the cups cool for a few minutes, then garnish with green onions and jalapeños before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Consider various fillings and toppings to customize your Tater Tot Appetizer Cups for different occasions.

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