Loaded Tater Tots smothered in bacon, ranch dressing, and cheese. This easy loaded totchos appetizer is a crowd favorite.
It’s winter time, which means cold weather and comfort foods. On the coldest of days, you know, those oh-so cold days that make your teeth chatter when you step outdoors, my family likes to stay inside to watch movies and play our favorite board games. These are the days that call for some really delicious snacks like Loaded Tater Tots.
Speaking of Totchos, have you seen my Buffalo Chicken Totchos recipe? It’s TO DIE FOR!
Loaded Tots are also the perfect game day food. I love making this on football Sunday. Another great snack for game day is Sheet Pan Nachos. The secret to the best nachos is in the sauce! Nom. Nom. Nom.
See how easy it is to make these loaded tots:
If it is game day grub you are looking for, be sure to also check out this homemade hot dog chili recipe and Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
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Tater Tots cooked crispy then smothered and covered with a cheesy, ranch and bacon topping. Seriously. Doesn’t that sound AMAZING right now?
Related Recipe: Buffalo Ranch Chicken Nachos
Loaded Totchos are basically Nachos… only way better.
Before we get to the recipe, check out these other comforting favorites:
Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs | Cheeseburger Soup | Rigatoni Pasta Bake
Don’t forget to also got to try these Buffalo Chicken Totchos! They are out of this world delish!
Loaded Totchos Recipe
Ingredients:
32 oz. Tots Potatoes, enough to fill an 11×17 baking sheet
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Ranch Dressing
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 cup (or more) Shredded Cheese (I prefer Cheddar but use whichever kind of cheese you like.)
6 slices Bacon, cooked, crumbled
Pro Tip: I recommend using Parchment paper to line the pan. Cleaning up baked on cheese is difficult. Why waste the elbow grease.
Instructions:
HEAT oven to 425ºF. Place TATER TOTS in an even layer on an 11×17 baking sheet. Bake tots according to package directions, until golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and dressing.
Spread sour cream mixture over cooked TATER TOTS. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and parsley. Return to the oven for just a couple of minutes, until cheese has begun to melt. Serve immediately.
Related Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip for a Crowd
The original KRAFT Recipe on SamsClub.com calls for 4 slices of OSCAR MAYER Bacon, but my family really likes bacon, A LOT, so I added a bit more. Their ratio of sour cream and dressing is a little different than my own, as well. I bumped up the Ranch ratio a bit since my family likes it so much. I had intended to use fresh chopped chives like the original recipe calls for. I usually do, but I forgot to pick some up for the store. Parsley is a great substitute if you don’t have chives. Just use whatever herbs you have on hand.
You could optionally use fries for this recipe.
Loaded Totchos Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 oz. Tots Potatoes enough to fill an 11x17 baking sheet
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Ranch Dressing
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup or more Shredded Cheese (I prefer Cheddar but use whichever kind of cheese you like.)
- 6 slices Bacon cooked, crumbled
Instructions
- HEAT oven to 425ºF. Place TATER TOTS in an even layer on an 11x17 baking sheet. Bake TATER TOTS according to package directions, until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and dressing.
- Spread sour cream mixture over cooked TATER TOTS. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and parsley. Return to the oven for just a couple of minutes, until cheese has begun to melt. Serve immediately.
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Just discovered these recently at a local sports bar…they added a layer of green chili – I couldn’t get enough – they were so good!!
I love this!!! What an easy delish potato dish!!! Thanks for sharing
Sally
I saved this recipe as my boyfriend found this and wanted to try them. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint. I made them as a snack for watching football and they may be my new go-to snack. These were to die for!!
I was trying to figure out what totchos were at first LOL! That looks really good! I might make this for the Superbowl party!
i’ll be adding jalapenos (pickled), pico de gallo (fresh chopped jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice), chunky guacamole, sour cream (with lime zest + juice, mega-amount of chopped cilantro, adobo or Tabasco Scorpion sauce to taste), LOTS more grated cheese (sharp cheddar + Monterey Jack), and a veritable shower of chopped green onions. i also do a Frito Pie Burrito with similar ingredients but rolled up in a large flour tortilla — the Fritos go in between the pico de gallo and the grated cheeses.
Such a fun idea. They look tasty. I will give them a shot
Oh, my goodness, these look delicious. I would eat the entire thing myself.
Absolutely scrumptious!