25 Delicious Tater Tot Recipes You Need to Try

It’s that time of year — football season! Whether your team made it to the championship, or you only attend Super Bowl parties for the tasty snacks, sporting events have a way of bringing people together.

This year, impress everyone at the party with loaded tater tots. If you’re in the mood for buffalo ranch tots, tots that double as nachos or just some classic tots, we’ve got recipes that will satisfy any hunger.

We highlighted our top five tater tot recipes and a selection of additional topping ideas to make the perfect dish. So get your game on and start cooking! Your guests will call your dish a touchdown!

Basic Ingredients

In order to cook your tots, it’s important that you have a few basic ingredients to prepare your dish.

• Salt
• Pepper
• Butter or olive oil
• Baking sheet or pan
• Nonstick cooking spray

Tater Tot Recipes

We recommend using a large casserole dish or a baking sheet to bake your tots. Make sure to provide a variety of dipping sauces, too!

Cheese-Blasted Tater Tots

Foodie tip: Sprinkle minced parsley on top for an added kick of flavor.

Start to finish: 25 minutes

Serves: 7-8

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack

Instructions

1. Place tater tots on a cooking sheet and cook according to package, approximately 20 minutes on 450℉.
2. Remove tater tots from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheeses. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
3. Remove from oven and drizzle with ranch dressing.

Buffalo Ranch Tots

Start to finish: 25 minutes

Serves: 6-7

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz.)
• ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
• ¼ cup ranch dressing
• Blue cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix buffalo sauce and ranch dressing in a large bowl.
2. Toss frozen tots in the sauce mixture.
3. Place tater tots on a cooking sheet and cook according to the package, approximately  20 minutes on 450℉.
4. Garnish with blue cheese.

Totchos

Foodie tip: Add 1-2 sliced avocados on top after final toppings.

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Serves: 7-8

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz.)
• 1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup tomatoes
• ⅓ cup sliced black olives
• 4 sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Place tater tots on a cooking sheet and cook according to the package, approximately 20 minutes on 450℉.
2. Take tater tots out of the oven and top with ground beef, seasoning and cheese.
3. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
4. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, black olives, sour cream and green onions.

Breakfast Taco Tots

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Serves: 11-12

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tater tots (32 oz.)
• 12 eggs, scrambled
• 2 cans black beans
• 24 small corn or flour tortillas
• 4 cups salsa
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 2-3 jalapeños sliced
• Sour cream & cilantro for topping

Instructions

1. Place tater tots on a cooking sheet and cook according to package, approximately 20 minutes on 450℉.
2. Heat black beans in the microwave for about 2 minutes.
3. Assemble tacos with scrambled eggs, black beans, salsa, cheese and 3-4 tater tots per taco.
4. Add sour cream and cilantro as desired.

Bacon BBQ Wrapped Tots

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tater tots
• 16 oz. smoked bacon
• ¾ cup barbecue sauce
• Wooden picks

Instructions

1. Place tater tots on a cooking sheet and cook according to package, approximately 20 minutes on 450℉.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place bacon in a single layer.
3. Bake bacon for about 15 minutes or until it’s cooked through but not crisp.
4. Blog grease with paper towels.
5. Add new parchment paper to a baking sheet and place bacon back on baking sheet. Coat both sides with barbecue sauce.
6. Return to the oven for 3 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and cool. Then cut bacon in half and wrap around each tot, securing with a wooden pick.

Additional Topping Ideas

In addition to the above tater tot recipes, there are loads of other topping ideas to try! We have put together our favorite, whether you’re feeling savory, extra salty or even sweet there’s a tater tot topping for every taste bud. Try these out and tag us @pcgifts on Instagram or Twitter!

• Pizza Tater Tots: Mozzarella, marinara sauce, pepperoni
• Baked Potato: Sour cream, bacon, chives
• Sweet Tots: Cinnamon sugar, butter, powdered sugar

Additional Tater Tot Recipe Ideas

Looking for even more tot-tastic ideas? Here are some of our favorites:

• Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole from Food Faith Fitness
• Mexican Tater Topped Casserole from Jo Cooks
• Sweet Potato Tots from The Babbling Brooke Cooks
• Cheesy Bacon-Tater Tot Pie from The Food Network
• Baked Brussels Sprouts Tater Tots from Yup It’s Vegan
• Koren Tots with Spicy Cheese Sauce from The Stay at Home Chef
• Pumpkin Tots from Savory Nothings
• Broccoli Tots from Kirbie’s Cravings
• Zucchini Tots from Damn Delicious
• Chicken Tater Bake from Taste of Home
• Tater Tot Enchilada Bake from Gimme Delicious
• Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots from Barefeet in the Kitchen
• Mac and Cheese Tater Tots from Huffington Post
• Breakfast Pizza from The Chic Site
• Tater Tot Burger with Sriracha Sour Cream from Domestic Fits
• Chorizo and Papas Grilled Cheese from Meal Hack
• Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole from Buns in My Oven
• Sausage Egg and Cheese Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole from I Wash You Dry
• Irish Tater Totchos from Tablespoons
• Tex Mex Tater Tot Casserole from Let’s Dish Recipes

Tips for Hosting the Perfect Game Day Party

In addition to creating delicious food for your guests, follow these hosting tips to throw the best Superbowl party ever.

1. Invite as many people as there are seats. The only thing worse than your team losing the game is having to sit on the floor for 4+ hours!
2. Disposable cups are a must. Keep your nice glassware for a small get-together. Plastic cups are a safer bet and easier to clean up.
3. Have a mix of drinks. Include a variety including non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to keep options open.
4. If possible set up multiple TVs. You can never have enough football!
5. Decorate accordingly. Think about who everyone will be rooting for at the party, and choose your colors accordingly!

When serving tater tots, fresh is best, so make sure to wait until just before your guests arrive to make them. If you want to impress your loved ones with a yummy recipe, consider personalizing a dish for extra brownie points.