Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites – Easy, Cheesy Party Appetizer
These Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites are everything you love about party food. Crispy tots, gooey cheddar, smoky sausage, and a tangy kick of ketchup and mustard. They’re the kind of easy finger food that makes you look like you planned ahead, even if you threw them together last minute.
Perfect for game nights, holidays, casual get-togethers, or just because you’re craving something fun and tasty.
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If you find yourself needing a quick snack that feels a little extra special, these little bites pack big flavor with minimal effort!
How to Make Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
Here are the ingredients you need to make these Lil smokies tarter tot bites, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 48 tater tots
- 12 Beef Lil Smokies
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 1-2 tbsp ketchup
- 1-2 tbsp mustard
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or brush each cup with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
2. Cut each of the cheddar cheese slices into four equal squares. Set them aside for later.
3. Place 4 frozen tater tots into each muffin cup. Don’t worry about arranging them perfectly – they’ll soften and be shaped later.
4. Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, just until they start to soften and brown slightly.
5. Carefully remove the muffin pan from the oven. Using the back of a spoon (or a small shot glass), press the tater tots down and up the sides to form little tot “cups.”
6. Place one quarter slice of cheddar cheese into the center of each tater tot cup. Then, place a Lil Smokie sausage right on top of the cheese.
7. Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the tots are golden and crisp, and the Lil Smokies are heated through.
8. Let cool for a couple of minutes. Then carefully remove each bite from the pan and drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
9. Serve and enjoy!
These tater tot bites are always a hit in my house – especially when we need something quick and satisfying. They’re simple enough for weeknights but festive enough for parties. Trust me, once you try them, you’ll find yourself making them on repeat. Just be ready for everyone to ask for the recipe!
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- Cheddar Cheese Taco Cups
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Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites
Ingredients
- 48 tater tots
- 12 Beef Lil Smokies
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 1-2 tbsp ketchup
- 1-2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or brush each cup with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cut each of the cheddar cheese slices into four equal squares. Set them aside for later.
- Place 4 frozen tater tots into each muffin cup. Don’t worry about arranging them perfectly – they’ll soften and be shaped later.
- Bake the tater tots in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, just until they start to soften and brown slightly.
- Carefully remove the muffin pan from the oven. Using the back of a spoon (or a small shot glass), press the tater tots down and up the sides to form little tot “cups.”
- Place one quarter slice of cheddar cheese into the center of each tater tot cup. Then, place a Lil Smokie sausage right on top of the cheese.
- Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the tots are golden and crisp, and the Lil Smokies are heated through.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes. Then carefully remove each bite from the pan and drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
- Serve and enjoy!
