Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
These Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites are bite-sized, cheesy appetizer ideas for family game nights, after-school snacks, or even party appetizers. It’s an easy finger food for busy days.
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If you are making these for a party, you can even prepare a large batch ahead of time and reheat it when guests arrive. Also, switch up the toppings with things like sour cream, jalapeños, or green onions.
Be sure to check out my Mediterranean Feta Bites and Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites.
How to Make Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat oven to 425° and spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. Place 2-3 slightly thawed tater tots in each cup and bake for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and press the tots down to create a hollow for the filling.
4. Slice the cheddar cheese into 4 small squares.
5. Place a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom of each tater tot cup.
6. Add a few pieces of Lil Smokies on top.
7. Bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
8. Let the bites cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Drizzle the barbecue sauce and mustard.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Thaw slightly the tater tot to help them press easily into muffin tin cups. Fully frozen tots may break apart.
- For Cheese, you can shred cheddar or mix in other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Make sure to spray well with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the tater tot cups with cheese and Lil Smokies ahead of time, then cover and refrigerate for a few hours. Bake right before serving.
- You can add toppings like chopped green onions, jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream to add flavor and color.
- Let bites cool slightly before removing from the tin to keep their shape intact.
Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
Ingredients
- 1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots slightly thawed
- 1 14-ounce package Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- Cheddar cheese sliced or shredded
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° and spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Place 2-3 slightly thawed tater tots in each cup and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and press the tots down to create a hollow for the filling.
- Slice the cheddar cheese into 4 small squares.
- Place a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom of each tater tot cup.
- Add a few pieces of Lil Smokies on top.
- Bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Let the bites cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Drizzle the barbecue sauce and mustard.
