10 Creative Recipes Using Tater Tots

Sara Klimek

Tater tots are clearly the best type of potato product. I wouldn't call them a "fry" because that's sorta minimizing how great (and versatile) they are. My favorite way to prepare tater tots is to deep fry them until crispy, but your nearest oven will work just fine too. Here are some of my favorite tater tot recipes:

1. Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole with Tator Tots Recipe | Yummly | Recipe in 2020 | Cowboy casserole recipe, Cowboy casserole, Recipes
Cowboy Casserole with Tator Tots Recipe | Yummly | Recipe in 2020 | Cowboy casserole recipe, Cowboy casserole, Recipes

You can find the perfect level of spice and heat in this casserole. Add corn, beef, beans, and your favorite Southwestern spices to make a delicious dinner or new party favorite.

2. Tater Tot Nachos

Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos) | Half-Scratched [Video] | Recipe [Video] in 2020 | Tater tot nachos, Totchos recipe, Totchos
Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos) | Half-Scratched [Video] | Recipe [Video] in 2020 | Tater tot nachos, Totchos recipe, Totchos

Load up on these tater-chos at your next party. They're easy to grab so they make a great appetizer!

3. Tater Tot Waffles

Tater Tot Waffles - Yes, you can turn tater tots into the BEST WAFFLES ever using a waffle iron! Seriou… in 2020 | Waffle iron recipes, Waffle maker recipes, Waffle recipes
Tater Tot Waffles - Yes, you can turn tater tots into the BEST WAFFLES ever using a waffle iron! Seriou… in 2020 | Waffle iron recipes, Waffle maker recipes, Waffle recipes

All you'll need for this one are tater tots and a hot waffle iron. Use your waffle as a base for eggs benny or just as a creative side!

4. Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must make appetizer for any celebration. You should make a tr… in 2020 | Bacon appetizers, Bacon wrapped appetizers, Bacon wrapped tater tots
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must make appetizer for any celebration. You should make a tr… in 2020 | Bacon appetizers, Bacon wrapped appetizers, Bacon wrapped tater tots

Impress all of your friends with these bacon-wrapped tater tots! You can serve them with crafty seasonings and sauces to add an extra kick.

5. Tater Tot Pizza

Tater Tot Pizza | Recipe in 2020 | Tater tot, Baby food recipes, Main course recipes
Tater Tot Pizza | Recipe in 2020 | Tater tot, Baby food recipes, Main course recipes

The only food better than tater tots? Pizza. Mash the two of them together with this recipe!

6. Tater Tot Frittata

Frittata or Fri-Tot-Ta? A main dish made in one pan #SundaySupper | Recipe | Breakfast, Breakfast recipes, Recipes
Frittata or Fri-Tot-Ta? A main dish made in one pan #SundaySupper | Recipe | Breakfast, Breakfast recipes, Recipes

This one-pan breakfast Frittata bakes egg and cheese with a crispy tater shell.

7. Chili Cheese Stuffed Tater Tots

These Chili Cheese-Stuffed Tots Are Gonna Rock Your World [Video] [Video] in 2020 | Recipes, Food recipies, Tasty
These Chili Cheese-Stuffed Tots Are Gonna Rock Your World [Video] [Video] in 2020 | Recipes, Food recipies, Tasty

Football season might be cancelled this year, but you can still make these tailgate-ready chili cheese stuffed tater tots.

8. Mini Tater Tot Sliders

Cheeseburger Tot Sliders Are The Absolute Cutest | Recipe | Beef appetizers, Burger bites, Tater tot appetizers
Cheeseburger Tot Sliders Are The Absolute Cutest | Recipe | Beef appetizers, Burger bites, Tater tot appetizers

Summer is the time of year for grilling, so why not try these tiny tater sliders? Yeah, they might be a pain to set up and perfect, but at least they get a seal of approval from Tiny Kitchen...

9. Tater Tot Lasagna

Totsagna Recipe | Recipe | Recipes, Easy potato recipes, Food
Totsagna Recipe | Recipe | Recipes, Easy potato recipes, Food

Because you could never go wrong with cheese and tater tots- right?

10. Just a Bowl o' Tots

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Honestly, any way you enjoy tater tots is perfectly fine with us. My favorite way to eat them is by the bowl-ful. Toss with seasonings (may I suggest onion and garlic powder) and enjoy in good company.

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