Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots

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Crispy hot tater tots topped with bacon are covered in melting cheese and then served with the dips and additional toppings of your choice to make these irresistible Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots.

We like to dip ours into our favorite barbecue sauce. Anytime I make these tots, my whole family can’t stop eating them.

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Cheese Tater Tots

As soon as I saw this recipe in my friend Phi‘s new cookbook, Five Ingredient Recipes, I was reminded of our much-loved Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes.

I knew right away that my family would love these Tater Tots with Cheese. The fact that it’s a fast and easy shortcut to that irresistible Potato + Bacon + Cheese flavor combination that we love has made it an instant family favorite.

And speaking of family favorites, get your hands on Phi’s awesome cookbook if you’re like me and always looking for EASY dinner ideas.

Sean and the boys have already marked a bunch of great recipes to try. Toad In A Hole Pizzas, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Ramen with a Fried Egg, Spinach Alfredo Lasagna, and Cheesy Leef Dip are all bookmarked to try soon.

Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots are an irresistible recipe from Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook For Busy People

Cheesy Tater Tots Recipe

Kitchen Tip: I use this sheet pan and this spatula to make this recipe.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray. Spread the tater tots across the sheet and top with bacon pieces.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes, gently stir and flip the tater tots and bacon. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Sprinkle generously with cheese and bake 2-3 minutes more, just until the cheese has melted.
  3. Remove from the oven and serve with the sides of your choice.
Everyone LOVES these Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots! Get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

If you love tater tots, you’ll want to check out these Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos inspired by our trip to San Francisco.

And this Tater Tot Hotdish by A Farmgirl’s Dabbles is calling my name too. (I love that you can make that one without canned soup!)  

Want a few more recipes for potato lovers? BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potatoes are a favorite dinner in my house. And these Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes are a hit with everyone.

Last, but definitely not least, how about these Crisp Garlic Oven Fries with Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip by Today’s Creative Life?

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Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots

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Crispy hot tater tots topped with bacon are covered in melting cheese and then served with the dips and additional toppings of your choice!
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Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 32 ounces package frozen tater tots
  • 8 ounces bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
  • Optional sides: barbecue sauce, sour cream, ketchup, or salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray. Spread the tater tots across the sheet and top with bacon pieces.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, gently stir and flip the tater tots and bacon. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Sprinkle generously with cheese and bake 2-3 minutes more, just until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove from the oven and serve with the sides of your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal · Carbohydrates: 29g · Protein: 12g · Fat: 29g · Saturated Fat: 10g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g · Monounsaturated Fat: 12g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 45mg · Sodium: 868mg · Potassium: 380mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 200IU · Vitamin C: 9mg · Calcium: 201mg · Iron: 1mg
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{originally published 7/5/16 – recipe notes and photos updated 2/16/22}

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Mary Younkin

Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Bethany says

    So easy- very good! I used the salad topping bacon bits and they were just fine (would only cook for 1o minutes though). Also, I moved the whole thing from the cookie sheet to a glass casserole dish (lightly sprayed with oil) right before adding the cheese. I was able to carry it straight to my event and it was a huge hit. Thank you!5 stars

  2. Handler says

    I’m sorry for such a dumb question! The bacon goes on the tots uncooked? Then cooks with the tots? Guess that’s kind of 2 questions lol4 stars

  3. Richard Bohnet says

    Gibt es die Kochbücher auch in deutsch? Habe sie nur ib english gefunden.

    Deine Rezepte sind sehr gut,soweit ich sie lesen konnte.

    Glückwunsch , ,💐4 stars