Tater Tot Potato Skin Cups

Name: Tater Tot Potato Skin Cups with Bacon and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup sour cream; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Tater tot potato skin cups are a crispy, handheld appetizer made by pressing frozen tater tots into a muffin tin and topping them with melted cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. They deliver the indulgent flavors of loaded potato skins in a fun, bite-sized format.

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Total

30 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup green onions, chopped

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Place 4 to 5 frozen tater tots into each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
3
Bake for 15 minutes.
4
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the tots cool slightly. Use your fingers or the back of a small spoon to press the tater tots down and up the sides to form a cup.
5
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese into each tater tot cup.
6
Return the tin to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
7
Remove from the oven and top each cup with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Press tater tots firmly into greased muffin cups with a glass or measuring cup to create even, sturdy cups that won't collapse when unmolded.
Bake the tater tots 5 minutes before adding cheese so the bottoms set and won't stick; this prevents them from breaking apart when you remove them.
Add sour cream and green onions after baking to keep them fresh and prevent the sour cream from separating under heat.
Cook bacon until fully crisp and crumble it fine so it distributes evenly and won't cause the cups to tip over when eating.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt or crème fraîche (slightly tangier; use same amount)
Bacon → crispy prosciutto or pancetta (change the flavor profile slightly but work equally well)
Cheddar cheese → Gruyere, smoked gouda, or pepper jack (adjust intensity; use same amount)
Green onions → fresh chives or diced red onion (different texture and mild flavor change)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled tater tot cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through; add fresh toppings after reheating.