Here are our favourite easy quick tater tots recipes, our go to last minute party food options when you need to whip up something tasty to impress guests, but need something simple and quick too! Here are our favourite party appetizers you can make with tater tots (or potato croquettes) - we hope you enjoy!
Keep scrolling down to see all our cute easy tater tots recipes! 👇🏻
1. Tater tots loaded skewers
Perfect for parties, these loaded tater tots skewers are delicious and so much fun! These are easy, cheesy and loaded with flavour, plus make amazing appetizers - they are quick, easy and inexpensive to make and are a great way to feed a large crowd (and claim the title of party food wizard)
You can choose to top them with all different options - from chives, to jalapenos to big mac sauce or vegan cheese... there are so many ways to switch it up depending on the occasion! This recipe calls for sour cream and chives, making them perfect as a kids party food option, but also delicious for all ages.
This recipe yields: 8 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
You will need
● 1 bag Tater Tots, frozen
● ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
● ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
● 2 tablespoons chives, sliced
● Sour cream
● Bamboo skewers
1. Preheat the oven and bake the tater tots according to the package directions—usually
425°F for 25–30 minutes. Flip them halfway through for even browning.
2. Once cooled slightly, slide 6 tater tots onto each wooden skewer.
3. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and place the skewers on it.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots, then add crumbled bacon pieces.
5. Return the skewers to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is
melted and bubbly.
6. Remove from the oven, pop on to a sheet of greaseproof paper and top with chives.
7. Serve warm, drizzled with sour cream on top or on the side for dipping.
2. Hot dog tater tot bites
Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites are the ultimate party appetizer or afternoon snack—crispy, cheesy, and full of flavour. They're easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to disappear fast! These would also be so great for a carnival theme, as a BBQ party appetizer or movie night party food.
Servings: 12 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
You will need
• 48 tater tots
• 12 Lil Smokies or similar
• 3 slices cheddar cheese
• 1-2 tbsp ketchup
• 1-2 tbsp mustard
• 12 cup muffin pan
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and grease a muffin pan.
Cut the cheddar cheese slices into quarters.
Add 4 tater tots to each cavity, then bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, use a spoon to form the tater tots up the sides, forming a cup
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Add a quarter slice of cheese to the center of each tater tot cup, then top with a Lil Smokie. Then transfer the muffin pan back to the oven, and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cups rest for a few minutes to set. Then, gently run a small knife or fork around the edges to loosen and lift them out.
Drizzle with ketchup and mustard and arrange on a plate or platter to serve.
3. Mini tater tot burger bites
These will be the first to go at any party or event! Why not take your favourite burger and create miniature versions for guests to enjoy, using tater tots at either end to sandwich together all your favourite fillings. A lighter snack or appetizer that incorporates everyone's favourite burger fillings and flavours, these are perfect to make for your party or special occasion.
Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
You will need
● 1lb ground beef
● 1 package onion soup mix
● ½ bag Tater tot crowns, prepared
● 12 slices pre-cut cheddar cheese
● 12 pieces green leaf lettuce
● 12 sliced cherry tomatoes
● 12 dill pickle slices
● 12 toothpicks or mini bamboo forks
1. Cook tater tots according to the package directions until crispy and golden. Set aside to
cool slightly.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef with onion soup mix until fully combined.
3. Place the meat
between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten evenly.
4. Remove the top sheet and
use a knife to score the beef into small squares, slightly wider than a tater tot. Gently
separate the pieces before cooking.
5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the mini patties until browned and cooked
through, flipping once.
6. Top each burger with a slice of pre-cut cheddar cheese and let it melt over the warm
patties.
7. Use a bamboo fork or toothpick to build each bite. Start with a tater tot as the base, then
layer on a pickle chip, a small piece of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a cheesy burger
patty. Top with another tater tot to complete the stack.
8. Repeat with the remaining
ingredients and serve with your favorite condiments on the side.
4. Tater tots loaded cups
These cute loaded cups double as a tasty snack or impressive party appetizer and can be made in under 40 mins! You can load them with sour cream, bacon and chives or your favourite toppings to suit every occasion. They are quick and easy, yet extremely moreish and will have guests craving more!
Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes
You will need
● 60 Tater Tots, frozen (this is approx ¾ of a 32oz bag)
● ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
● ⅓ cup sour cream
● ½ cup bacon, crumbled
● ¼ cup scallions, sliced
● 12-cup muffin pan
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Add 5 frozen tater tots to each muffin cup, dividing them evenly between the 12 cups.
2. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
3. Use a small tool to press the tots into a cup shape — we used a toothpick holder, but a
small glass like a shot glass works just as well. Press gently and give a slight twist to
help form the base. Repeat for all cups.
4. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the edges are golden
and crispy.
5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into the center of each tater tot cup.
6. Bake for 3-5 more minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
7. Remove the pan from the oven and let the cups rest for a few minutes to set. Then,
gently run a small knife or fork around the edges to loosen and lift them out.
8. Transfer the Tater Tot cups to a serving platter and top each with a small dollop of sour
cream, a sprinkle of bacon crumbles, and a few thinly sliced scallions. Enjoy!
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