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Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites

These Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites are made with crispy tater tot cups filled with cheesy Lil Smokies, making the perfect bite-sized snack for kids, parties, or game day.
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photo of the finished Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

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.
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 150kcal
Author: carlycampbell