The only thing better than fresh tator tots are mini tator tot bites! Here’s the easiest and yummiest recipe and the perfect party appetizer. Check it out!

These loaded mini tator tot bites have all the deliciousness of a loaded baked potato in a cute, mini bite-sized snack. I made these for a recent neighborhood party and they were a huge hit. Plus, they were so easy to make. It’s definitely going on my list of favorite recipes. Let’s get started!

Gather your mini tator tot bites ingredients

This recipe is so simple, you might already have all the ingredients at home already. The main thing that you’ll need for this recipe that you might not have is a mini cupcake pan. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 48-cup mini cupcake pan
• Frozen tator tots
• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream (in a squeeze bottle)
• Bacon
• Green onions
• Pico de gallo (optional)

Cook your tots

I can’t emphasize enough how easy this appetizer is. You’ll thank me later. First, place on tator tot in each of the individual cups on the mini cupcake pan. There should be 48 cups total. Don’t forget to spray the pan first. Then, cook the tator tots in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.

While your tots are cooking, chop up one bunch of green onions and cook about 6 slices of bacon. Once the tator tots are done, allow the pan to cool slightly. Then, take a teaspoon and push the back of the spoon into each of the tator tots while they are still in the pan. It should form each tator tot into a little cup. Sprinkle a little bit of shredded cheese onto each tator tot and then place the pan back into the oven for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.

Display on a tray and add garnish

Once the cheese on the bites has melted in the oven, carefully take each bite out of the pan and place them on a small tray, wooden cutting board or charcuterie board. Then, place a small dollop of sour cream onto each bite. I recommend using the squeeze bottle sour cream. It makes it so much easier. Lastly, sprinkle a little bit of green onion and chopped bacon to each bite. Then, you’re done! Easy, right?

These mini tator tot bites are best when served immediately while they are still warm. You can also place a small bowl of pico de gallo next to your appetizer if you want. It adds a nice little touch. I hope you love these as much as I do. Try them out at your next Christmas, Superbowl or backyard barbeque.

Here’s a little video showing how I made this fun appetizer for your viewing enjoyment:

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Loaded mini tator tot bites

This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for any party or gathering.

Keyword appetizer, bites, finger food, tator tots

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 48

Equipment

• 1 48 cup mini muffin pan

Ingredients

• 48 frozen tator tots
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 bunch of green onions
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

• Place one tator tot in each of the 48 cups of a sprayed mini muffin pan. Cook in the oven at 450 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow the tator tots to cool slightly and then press the back of a teaspoon into each of the tator tots while still in the pan to form a small cup. Sprinkle cheese onto each of the tots and then place the pan back into the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.

  Once slightly cooled, place each of the tator tot cups onto a tray or charcuterie board. Squeeze a dollop of sour cream onto each tot bite. They sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

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Oh my, these mini sugar cookie bites are so freaking good. And they are the cutest little homemade desserts you’ll ever make. They will be a hit at your next baby shower, family gathering, wedding reception or birthday party. You need to make these today!

I’m always looking for an excuse to experiment with new desserts and yummy treats. So, when I found this 48-cup mini cupcake pan at a yard sale, I had to make something delicious. I made this mouth-watering twist on a cookie classic: sugar cookies. But the best part is that they are easier than sugar cookies and debatably better. Here’s how to make them.

Gather your mini sugar cookie bites ingredients

Sugar cookie ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Whipped cream frosting

• 4 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

Other supplies

• 48-cup mini cupcake pan
• Sprinkles
• Strawberries or blueberries (optional)

Make your sugar cookies

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Spray your 48-cup mini cupcake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Next, you’ll want to cream together all the wet ingredients. First, cream together your butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Then, add your eggs, one at a time, mixing after each eggs. Don’t drop your egg shell accidentally in the mixer like I did! Finally, mix in the vanilla.

Now, in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda. Add your wet mixture to the dry mixture. You should have the consistency of cookie dough.

Prep and cook your cookie bites

Spray your 48-cup mini cupcake pan. Take a small chunk of cookie dough and roll it into a ball and place it into one of the cup on your mini cupcake pan. Repeat for the remaining 47 cups. Then, make a small indent into each of the rolls of cookie dough so that it’s pressed into each cup.

Frost and decorate your mini cookies

Now for the fun part! Using a frosting bulb, squeeze a dollup of frosting on to each individual cookie bites. A little goes a long way because this frosting is so rich. Then sprinkle whatever toppings onto the frosting that you would like. Since it’s getting close to Valentines’ Day, I added the cutest sprinkles. But you can do whatever you want!

I hope these bites of decliciousness turn out wonderful. Here’s the recipe below.

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Mini sugar cookie bites with whipped cream frosting

These delicious bite-sized nuggets of goodness are so easy and tasty.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 48

Ingredients

Mini sugar cookie ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Whipped cream frosting

• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almosd extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each egg. Mix in vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
• Place small balls of dough into all 48 cups of a mini cupcake pan. Press each ball of dough lightly with the back of a teaspoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until light golden brown.
• While the sugar cookie bites are cooking, add all the frosting ingredients except the heavy cream into a mixer. Mix well until combined. Slowly add the heavy cream while the mixer is running and continue to mix until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
• Place a dollup of frosting onto the top of each mini sugar cookie bite after they have cooled completely. Sprinkle with any toppings you desire.

Notes

This is the perfect dessert for a wedding reception, baby shower, holiday party or birthday. Add whatever toppings the occasion permits.

Other 48-cup cupcake pan recipes

• Cheesy muffin tin potato tots
• Mini taco cups
• Mini cheeseburger bites and pecan cups
• Delicious mini fruit tarts
• Bite-size ham and cheese quiches

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