Loaded Tater Tots&Reg;
Once the game is over, pack them up with leftover snacks and send off guests with some food to take home.
Recipe Summary Loaded Tater Tots&Reg;
Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.Ingredients | Football Party Food Ideas Pinterest1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)4 slices bacon2 tablespoons butter1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 ½ cups whole milk2 tablespoons sour cream (Optional)1 pinch ground black pepper1 pinch nutmeg1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided3 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste (Optional)DirectionsPreheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.Info | Football Party Food Ideas Pinterestprep: 15 mins cook: 50 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish
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