Description
Loaded Pizza Stuffed Tater Tot Cups are the perfect blend of crispy tater tots and delicious pizza toppings, making them an ideal snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Frozen Tater Tots: The star of the show! These little nuggets provide the crispy base that holds everything together.
- Pizza Sauce: Choose your favorite brand or homemade version to add that classic pizza flavor.
- Cheese Varieties: Mozzarella cheese is a must for that gooey, melty texture, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan adds a delightful sharpness.
- Toppings: Sliced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, and red onion contribute to a burst of flavors and textures.
Instructions
- Prepping the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
- Forming the Tater Tot Cups: Take 2-3 tater tots and place them in each muffin tin cup, pressing down to mold them into a cup shape.
- Baking the Tater Tots to Perfection: Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Filling the Tater Cups: Remove from the oven and fill each cup with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, toppings, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
- Final Baking: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Consider using turkey pepperoni or reduced-fat cheese for a healthier alternative. You can also customize toppings as desired for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 per cup
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg