Are you looking for a simple yet appetizing starter to wow your visitors? Look no further than the Loaded Tater Tot Skewers! This uncomplicated yet tasteful treat mixes crunchy tater tots with traditional loaded baked potato toppings. It will be the finger food choice at any social event—a sports viewing party or a laid-back gathering in your backyard or home. These delicious skewers are bound to be crowd-pleasers.
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Reasons Why Making Loaded Tater Tot Skewers is a Great Idea
- Party Perfect: These skewers are great for gatherings like parties or game days.
- Ideal Snack Option: Tater tots are always a hit, and these skewers are bound to impress.
- Quick and Easy: These skewers are a breeze to make using frozen tater tots and can be ready in a few minutes.
- Versatile: They can be enjoyed on their own, with other dishes, as sides or appetizers.
Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need
Steps to Make Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
- Preheat the oven to 450°F or according to the tater tot package directions. Line a half-sheet pan with non-stick, extra-wide, heavy-duty aluminum foil. Lay the tater tots out in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 32 minutes or the full cooking time, according to the tater tot package directions.
- Remove the pan from the oven and place three tots on a 4-inch bamboo skewer. Place the skewers back on the pan, with the side touching the pan facing up.
- Sprinkle the tops of the skewers with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Then, sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon pieces over the Colby Jack cheese.
- Next, sprinkle extra-sharp cheddar cheese on top of the bacon. Return to the 450°F oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Make the ranch dip topping while the skewers are finishing in the oven. Start by placing the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a medium-sized bowl.
- Then, use a whisk to combine everything. Place half of the ranch dip in a piping bag and set aside until ready to use.
- Remove the pan from the oven. While the loaded tater tots are still hot, use a knife to separate the cheese between the skewers and place them on a large serving platter. Snip the tip off the piping bag and pipe some ranch dip over the top.
- Then sprinkle some chives over the top and serve warm, with remaining ranch dip on the side.
Looking to add some flair to your party or get-together? Look no further than these Loaded Later Tot Skewers! With their crunchiness and endless options to suit your taste buds, they will surely be a tasty treat that everyone will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure! You can warm any leftover kebabs in an oven that has been preheated to 350°F (175°C). It should take 10 to 15 minutes for them to heat up completely.
Some typical dipping sauces people enjoy are ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- It’s best to serve the skewers immediately after cooking.
- Assemble the skewers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake and serve them. This is a great way to save time and effort.
- To reheat leftover skewers, bake them at 350°F until heated through. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the tater tots soggy.
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Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Equipment
- half-sheet pan
- Non-Stick Extra-Wide Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil
- 4-inch Bamboo Skewers
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (32 ounces) Frozen Tater Tots
- ½ lb Cooked & Crumbled Bacon
- 3 oz Colby Jack Cheese shredded
- 3 oz Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 tsp Chives chopped
For the Ranch Dip
- ¾ c Sour Cream
- 3 tbs Mayonnaise
- 1 tbs Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F or according to the tater tot package directions. Line a half sheet pan with non-stick extra-wide heavy-duty aluminum foil. Lay the tater tots out in a single layer on the pan. Bake for 32 minutes or the full cooking time according to the tater tot package directions.1
- Remove the pan from the oven and place three tots on a 4-inch bamboo skewer. Place the skewers back on the pan, with the side that was touching the pan facing up.
- Sprinkle the tops of the skewers with shredded Colby Jack cheese, crumbled bacon pieces, and extra-sharp cheddar cheese. Return to the 450°F oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
To Make the Ranch Dip
- Start by placing the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a medium-sized bowl. Then, use a whisk to combine everything together. Place half of the ranch dip in a piping bag. Set aside until ready to use.
To Finish the Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
- Remove the pan from the oven. While hot, use a knife to separate the cheese between the skewers and place them on a large serving platter. Snip the tip off the piping bag and pipe some ranch dip over the top.
- Then sprinkle some chives over the top and serve warm, with the remaining ranch dip on the side.
- Yield 30 servings.
Tips/Notes
- This cooking temperature and time is for Ore-Ida Tater Tots.
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