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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Delicious Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are flavorful, crispy mini bowls packed with savory ground meat and cheese. Perfect for parties or casual dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tater Tot Base
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots
Filling
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey can substitute with chicken or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for drizzling before serving

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix frozen tater tots with salt and pepper. Press tater tots into muffin tin cups to form bowls.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat until cooked through. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder and onion powder.
  4. Mix half of the cheese and chopped green onions into the cooked meat.
  5. Spoon the meat mixture into each tater tot cup and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Drizzle with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 21g

Notes

Feel free to customize your cups with different proteins or add vegetables for extra crunch. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.

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