Loaded Tater Tots®

Loaded Tater Tots®

by Lena Andre 2 years ago
4.7 (9)
50 minutes
256.7 kcal
22.5 g carbs
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Description

Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. 2. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.
  4. 4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
  5. 5. Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
  6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 9x13-inch baking dish
calories: 256.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 22.5 g
protein: 7.9 g
saturated fat: 7.2 g
cholesterol: 28.4 mg
sodium: 489 mg
fiber: 2 g
sugar: 2.2 g