Description
Loaded Tater Cups are crispy, bite-sized nests of shredded potatoes filled with cheese, bacon, and sour cream — a fun and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix thawed hash browns, melted butter, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups and press down to form a cup shape, pushing up the sides.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Use a spoon to gently press down the centers if needed to maintain the cup shape.
- Fill each tater cup with a sprinkle of remaining cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top each cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated potatoes if desired, but squeeze out excess moisture first.
- Make ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tater cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg