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Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are such a fun and easy appetizer or snack! They only take a few minutes to assemble – just thread softened tots onto skewers, top with cheese and bacon, bake until crispy, and serve with your favorite dips for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
If you’ve been looking for a fun new party appetizer or after-school snack, these Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are about to become your new go-to! We’re talking crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and all the toppings ALL served on a skewer. Yes please!
Whether you’re planning a game day party, birthday bash, or just need an easy weeknight win, this loaded tater tots recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. And let’s be real, anything served on a skewer just feels a little more festive, right?
These Loaded Tots Make the Perfect Snack!
My viral loaded tater tots have been popular on TikTok for the past five years, and it’s no surprise why. In fact, they are so easy to make that, by popular request, I included this recipe as one of 100 easy recipes in my brand new cookbook, Celebrating Every Day! These are a huge hit in our house and a recipe I keep coming back to. I just know your family will love it too!
These loaded tots come together in no time and are SO fun to serve. We love making this easy appetizer for movie nights and backyard parties. You can prep everything ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when you’re ready. Simple steps, satisfying outcome—that’s the sweet spot!
Plus, the kids are BIG fans! Charlie and Claire think anything with tater tots is a 10/10, and when you add bacon and cheese, it’s game over!
What Are Loaded Tater Tots?
Think of loaded tater tots like nachos…but with tater tots instead of chips! They’re baked until golden and crispy, then topped with gooey cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and ranch dressing. We make them extra fun by serving them on skewers, perfect for dipping, sharing, or walking around at a party.
We Love This Loaded Tots Recipe
After spending the last 15 years developing fun, easy recipes for families, I can honestly say this one’s a keeper. It checks all the boxes:
✔️ Easy to make
✔️ Kid-approved
✔️ Crowd-friendly
✔️ Totally customizable
This loaded tots recipe is one of those you can throw together with things you already have in your fridge. It disappears fast, so I make extra every single time!
Ingredients for Loaded Tater Tots
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these crispy, cheesy bites of joy:
- Frozen tater tots – Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside… and totally addicting once they’re all loaded up.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – Melty, gooey, and perfectly cheesy. It brings all the comfort-food flavors to every single bite.
- Cooked bacon, chopped – Because let’s be honest… bacon makes everything better. The salty crunch is a must!
- Chopped green onions – A fresh pop of color and flavor that balances out all that cheesy goodness.
- Ranch dressing – The perfect dipping sauce! Creamy, tangy, and totally kid-approved!
- Skewers (wooden or metal)—Placing all your ingredients on a skewer makes these tater tot skewers a perfect handheld appetizer! It just makes everything more fun and party-friendly. Bonus: Serving a party appetizer on a skewer also creates way less of a mess and makes your appetizer so easy to grab and go!
Optional toppings: jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce, you name it! Who’s in?
How to Make Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
- Microwave tater tots for 30 seconds to soften slightly.
- Thread tots onto skewers and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top with shredded cheese and bacon.
- Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve with ranch for dipping!
That’s it! Minimal prep, maximum deliciousness.
Loaded Tater Tot Recipe Variations
The best part about this recipe? You can totally make it your own! Here are a few fun spins:
- Southwest Style – Add black beans, corn, jalapeños, and a drizzle of chipotle ranch.
- Buffalo Tots – Toss the tots in buffalo sauce, top with blue cheese crumbles, and serve with ranch.
- Breakfast Tots – Swap the bacon for sausage crumbles and top with scrambled eggs and cheese!
- Veggie Tots – Add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms!
The possibilities are endless, just raid your fridge and get creative!
How to Serve This Loaded Tots Recipe
These loaded tater tot skewers are best served fresh out of the oven while the cheese is still melty and the tots are nice and crisp. SO good! Serve them on a tray with little dipping bowls of sour cream, ranch, or hot sauce.
They’re perfect for:
- Game day
- After-school snacks
- Birthday parties
- Appetizers for any holiday get-together
If you love these, you have to try my Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole next—it’s another cheesy, comforting favorite that disappears just as fast!
Trust me, whether you’re serving this easy appetizer to a crowd or just your family, these skewers will disappear fast. Don’t be surprised if everyone asks for the recipe!
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Loaded Tater Tot Recipe
Ingredients
- Tater tots
- Shredded cheese
- Green onion
- Bacon bits
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Microwave the tater tots for 30 seconds to soften a bit.
- Thread the tater tots on the skewers, and place the skewers on a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the skewers with cheese and bacon, then put it in the oven to bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- When they are finished cooking, sprinkle green onion on the skewers, and they are ready to be served! Use the ranch as a dip.
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