Loaded Tater Tot Bites

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta is often cheaper.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Banana peppers offer a milder heat, while bell peppers are less expensive.

Preheat the oven according to package instructions for tater tots.

Spread tater tots evenly on a baking sheet.

Bake tater tots until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.

While the tater tots bake, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels.

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.

Remove tater tots from the oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Add cooked bacon over the cheese.

Return the loaded tater tots to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Top with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Serve immediately.

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