Loaded Tater Tot Taco Cups – Crispy, Cheesy, Bite-Sized Taco
Loaded Tater Tot Taco Cups are crispy and flavorful snacks.They combine tater tots with classic taco fillings.Perfect for parties and casual meals.Easy to customize with different toppings.Crunchy on the outside, savory inside.A fun twist on traditional tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 250 g ground beef or chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup sliced olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare Tater Tot Cups
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).Place 3–4 tater tots in each cup of a greased muffin tin.Bake for 10 minutes until slightly softened.Remove and press down with a spoon to form cup shapes.
Cook Filling
- In a pan, cook ground meat until browned.Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
Assemble
- Spoon the taco filling into each tater tot cup.Top with shredded cheese.
Bake Again
- Return to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and edges are crispy.
Garnish & Serve
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.Top with sour cream, tomatoes, onions, olives, cilantro, and jalapeños.Serve warm.
Notes
- Use crispy tots for best structure.
- Do not overcrowd muffin cups.
- Press tots firmly to create sturdy cups.
- Use lean meat to avoid excess grease.
- Customize toppings to preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Use non-stick spray for easy removal.
- Can be made vegetarian with beans.