Loaded Totchos

Ingredients

• 32 oz Tater Tots (frozen, any brand)
• 8 slices Maple Glazed Bacon (or any thick‑cut bacon)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat for best flavor)
• 0.5 cup Milk (whole or 2% milk, used to thin sauces)
• 1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning (store‑bought packet or homemade blend)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 8 oz Velveeta Cheese (cut into cubes for quick melting)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (smoked preferred)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 3 stalks Scallions (white and green parts, thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the toppings.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Arrange Tots and Bacon

   Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Place the bacon strips on an oven rack set over the sheet so the fat drips onto the pan.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Tots and Bacon

   Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and the bacon is crisp. Check halfway and give the tots a quick stir.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

4. Make Sour Cream Drizzle

   In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 2‑3 tbsp milk, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp ranch seasoning. Whisk until smooth and runny enough to drizzle.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare Cheese Sauce

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 oz Velveeta with 1/4 cup milk, stirring constantly. Add ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT7M

6. Chop Scallions

   Thinly slice the white and green parts of the scallions. Set aside for garnish.

   Time: PT3M

7. Crisp Bacon & Chop

   Remove the bacon from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then transfer to a cutting board and chop into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

8. Assemble Loaded Tatos

   In a large serving platter, spread the baked tater tots. Drizzle warm cheese sauce over them, sprinkle chopped bacon, then drizzle the sour‑cream mixture. Finish with a generous sprinkle of sliced scallions. For extra melt, pop the assembled platter back into the oven for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

9. Serve

   Enjoy the loaded tatos straight from the platter, letting guests dig in with their hands.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

30g

Fiber

2g