Description
Enjoy these Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Skewers as a fun appetizer or party snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Cook Tater Tots: Spread the tater tots evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Assemble Skewers: Once the tater tots are cooked, allow them to cool slightly. Begin threading them onto skewers, alternating with crumbled bacon pieces. Arrange them in an even line on the baking sheet.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the skewers, ensuring even coverage. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with Ranch: Remove skewers from the oven and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for garnish and add flavor.
Notes
- Skewer Tips: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent burning.
- Variations: You can add jalapeños or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and spice.
- Ranch Dressing: For a homemade touch, consider making your own ranch dressing.
- Crispier Bacon: For crispier bacon, cook it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg