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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups: Crispy Bites Everyone Will Love

Discover these Tater Tot Appetizer Cups, a perfect crowd-pleaser for gatherings with their crispy exterior and savory filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tater Tot Base
  • 12 oz Frozen tater tots
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Cooked ground meat Beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 cup Chopped veggies Bell peppers, onions, or spinach
  • 1 tsp Seasonings Garlic powder, salt, and pepper
For Topping
  • 1 cup Sour cream Dollop per cup
  • 1 cup Chopped green onions For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Silicone Muffin Pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Distribute frozen tater tots evenly into the muffin pan, filling about 12 cups and pressing down to form the base.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Combine cooked ground meat, shredded cheese, chopped veggies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  5. Remove tater tots from the oven, press down the center of each, and fill with the meat and cheese mixture.
  6. Bake again for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Top with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
  8. Carefully remove from the muffin pan and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are customizable. Experiment with different ingredients for varied flavors.

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