Best 6 Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots Sandra Lee Recipes

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Craving a cheesy, bacon-y, and delicious meal that is easy to make? Look no further than the delectable cheesy bacon tater tots recipe! If you're looking for a simple, yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun party appetizer, this is it. With crispy tater tots, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crumbled bacon, this recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating this cheesy bacon tater tot masterpiece!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY BACON-TATER TOT PIE



Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound (about 3 cups) frozen Tater Tots
Nonstick cooking spray
4 slices bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sriracha
Chopped fresh chives, for topping

Steps:

  • Bake the Tater Tots as the label directs. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
  • Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, turning once, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then roughly chop.
  • Lightly press the Tater Tots into the prepared dish. Top with the cheese and bacon. Bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise with the Sriracha. Drizzle the pie with the spicy mayonnaise and sprinkle with chives.

CHEESY BACON TATER TOTS®



Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots® image

These delicious tots are great as a side dish or as a game day appetizer. The potatoes crisp in bacon grease before being baked with Cheddar cheese for an easy bacony, cheesy treat.

Provided by fabeveryday

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add potato nuggets to the skillet. Season with garlic salt and toss until evenly coated. Cook until the outsides are crisp, about 10 minutes, turning carefully with a spatula once or twice. Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Carefully remove 1/2 of the potato nuggets from the skillet and spread out remaining nuggets in a single layer. Top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Place remaining nuggets on top of the cheese and top with remaining cheese.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until nuggets are warmed through and the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • While the nuggets are baking, crumble the cooked bacon. Remove the skillet from the oven and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEESY BACON TATER TOTS - SANDRA LEE



Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots - Sandra Lee image

I got this recipe from watching Sandra Lee's television show on food network, Semi-Homemade. I tried it out on a whim and it is fantastic. Its like nachos for tater tots.

Provided by Pepper Monkey

Categories     Pork

Time 23m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) package potato tater tots
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 -6 slices cooked bacon
1 tablespoon of all purpose seasoning
chives (to garnish)
sour cream, for dipping

Steps:

  • Prepare potatoes according to package instructions and sprinkle generously with all purpose seasoning of your choice.
  • When potatoes are fully cooked, crumble bacon over the top and top with cheese of your choice. Good ones to try are chipotle cheddar, cheddar jack, or sharp cheddar.
  • Return to the oven and bake 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove from oven, cool for 2-5 minutes and garnish with chives.
  • Serve with sour cream or your choice of condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.2, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 1604.8, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.7

CHEESY POTATOES



Cheesy Potatoes image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
1 (32-ounce) package frozen potato pieces
No-salt multi-purpose seasoning
1 package shredded Cheddar/jack blend cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup sliced scallions
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat a large skillet thoroughly with nonstick spray. Over medium heat, heat potatoes for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently and sprinkling generously with no-salt seasoning. Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake in oven about 5 minutes; sprinkle with scallions, then return to oven for another few minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with a hearty dollop of sour cream.

CHEESY TATER TOTS & CANADIAN BACON



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This slow-cooker meal was created to pay homage to my favorite style of pizza-Hawaiian with bacon and pineapple. The Tater Tots in this recipe make it family-friendly. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots, thawed
8 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
1 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
2 large eggs
3 cans (5 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place half of the Tater Tots in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with Canadian bacon, peppers, onion and pineapple. Top with remaining Tater Tots. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and pizza sauce; pour over top. Sprinkle with provolone cheese., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; let stand, covered, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESY BACON, HAM, AND SWISS TATER TOTS® POUTINE



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Tater Tots® smothered in bacon, ham, and three types of cheese is the kind of side dish main dishes are jealous of.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup brown gravy
¼ cup diced ham
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
4 smokey bacon cheddar cheese curds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place potato nuggets on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with gravy, diced ham, Swiss cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Top with crumbled bacon and chives. Scatter cheese curds around and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1064.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your tater tots are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful dish. Try using a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you don't have bacon on hand, you can substitute diced ham or sausage.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead.
  • Serve your cheesy bacon tater tots with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sour cream, ranch dressing, or ketchup.

Conclusion:

Cheesy bacon tater tots are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful snack, give cheesy bacon tater tots a try.

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