Loaded Tater Tots Appetizer

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray muffin pan cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

For mini-sized muffin pan: Place 2-3 tater tots in each muffin cup.

Step 3

For regular sized muffin pan: Place 4-5 tater tots in each muffin cup.

Step 4

Place tater tots muffin pan on bottom rack of the oven and and bake 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.

Step 5

Spray bottom of shot glass or small juice glass with cooking spray. Use it (in a twisting motion) to press the tater tots in each muffin cup to make potato cup. Return to oven; bake additional 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each potato cups. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Transfer to platter and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add sour cream, bacon, and green onion to each tater tot cup, and other garnishes. Serve warm.