Easy and fast, Cheesy Tater Tots with ranch seasoning is the perfect kind of snack or side dish for busy families! You also will want to try my Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole.
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You're going to love how easy it is to make cheesy ranch tater tots - it's hardly a recipe since it's got just 5 ingredients and a couple of simple steps!
These are so good as a side dish or even just a snack. In all honesty, I didn't even want to share these with the kids because I loved eating them that much! But shhhh, don't tell them!
If you don't mind sharing, this dish is definitely something you can bring the kids into the kitchen to help you make!
We tend to make these quite a bit for game day and parties because they're always a huge hit, but they're super easy to make.
🧂 Ingredients
- frozen tater tots
- Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses
- bacon
🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of the cheesy tater tots recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- First, preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
- Place tater tots on cookie sheet.
- Cook tater tots according to package.
- When the tots are golden brown, sprinkle with ranch seasoning.
- Next, top them with with cheese.
- Finally, bake for an additional 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cooked bacon and serve immediately.
Equipment
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- Baking Sheet
- Box Grater
- Serving Bowl and Spoon
- Measuring Spoons
- Dry Measuring Cups
⭐ Tips
- Grating your own cheese means that it takes a few extra minutes, but the cheese melts so beautifully!
- I highly recommend making your own seasoning blends, like this Ranch Seasoning Mix, but a store-bought ranch seasoning packet will work also.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
For parties, I like to make these as individual portions that people can grab - I call them tater tot cups. I often leave other toppings on the side like extra bacon, chopped chives - pretty much anything you might put on a loaded baked potato.
Other great optional toppings like ranch dressing, sour cream, green onions, or even salsa are delicious on these tots!
Another great way to serve these is with soup, like we did with our Healthy Sweet Potato Soup (below). Try with Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup or Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, too.
📖 Variations
We recommend that you try our loaded tater tots for the first time just as it is written for the best results because that is we have tested the recipe.
However, the next time you make it, you could try making them your own with one of these recipe variations:
- For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- For an Italian version, use Italian Seasoning and mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle a little grated Parmesan over the top.
- Substitute Taco Seasoning for the ranch seasoning.
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😋 Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these other kid-friendly snack recipes:
- Chili Potato Skins - These are the perfect game day food!
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites - You'll want to make a double batch of these because you won't be able to stop eating.
- Meatball Cupcakes - These are savory and delicious.
📋 Cheesy Tater Tots
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Cheesy Ranch Tater Tots
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Equipment
- Serving Bowl and Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 16oz bag frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning (or 1-oz packet)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheeses
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon or 1 cup bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place tater tots on cookie sheet.
- Cook tater tots according to package.
- When the tots are done, sprinkle them with ranch seasoning.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake for an additional 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cooked bacon and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- For an Italian version, use Italian Seasoning and mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle a little grated Parmesan over the top.
- Substitute Taco Seasoning for the ranch seasoning.
For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.
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Betsy says
Mmmmm tator tots and cheese are probably one of the best combos ever.
Jen says
This looks so yummy!
Ang Paris says
Thanks Jen! Hope you get a chance to try this recipe soon 🙂
Samantha C Murch says
Whoa. Those look tasty.
Ang Paris says
Thanks Samantha! They're pretty awesome!
Darla says
Easy and delicious
Shirley Busby says
Made this dish as a side with fish. Excellent flavor and very filling. I made recipe exactly as described and it turned out delicious.
Perfect side with meat accompaniment or just as an appetizer.
Will make it again … because my family loves it!