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Loaded Tater Tots in a mini cast iron skillet hot out of the oven

Loaded Tater Tots

Crispy Golden Tater Crowns are topped with a rich creamy cheese sauce, more cheese, bacon, Pico De Gallo, Jalapeno Peppers, and guacamole for the BEST Tater Appetizer this side of the Rio Grande!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 625 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 a 30 oz. 1 lb. 14 oz bag of Ore Ida Crispy Crowns
  • 1/2 cup bacon crumbles
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Cheese Sauce Recipe below
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar and jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup store bought Pico de Gallo
  • 8-10 or more Sliced Jalapeno Peppers Rings
  • 1 cup Guacamole store bought or homemade
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cheddar Cheese cubes
  • 2 string cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/2 pouch of Velveeta Cheese Sauce

Instructions
 

Cheese Sauce

  • In medium sauce pan, over medium low heat, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 3 Tablespoons of flour until thick paste forms. Slowly Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of milk until thick and smooth. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Add 1/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese and 2 diced up string cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add in 1/2 packet of Velveeta Cheese Sauce. Mix until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

Loaded Tater Tots

  • In a medium sauce pan fill with 1 inch of oil. Heat over medium heat until oil is hot. Fry Crispy Crowns by the cup full until you have cooked 1/2 the bag. Carefully remove cooked crowns from hot oil, drain on paper towel lined dish. Season with salt.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Line small cast iron skillet or pie plate with parchment paper. Layer bottom of pan with half the fried crispy crowns. Top with several scoops of warm cheese sauce. Sprinkle with half the grated cheese. Add the other half of the crispy crowns. Add another couple scoops of cheese sauce and grated cheese. Top with bacon crumbles and jalapeno peppers rings.
  • Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Make Guacamole while Taters are baking.
  • Remove dish from oven. Top with a sprinkle of Pico De Gallo and several scoops of guacamole.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 26gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1788mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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