Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe 

These Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots are crispy, golden, and packed with all the flavors of a loaded baked potato—cheese, bacon, and green onions. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side, they’re easy to make at home and disappear fast.

If you love loaded baked potatoes but want a fun, bite-sized twist, these Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots are exactly what you need.

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions, they’re the ultimate snack, appetizer, or side that will disappear faster than you can say “pass the ranch.”

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Crispy tots with a fluffy, cheesy potato center.
• Loaded with classic toppings like bacon, cheese, and green onions.
• Easy to make at home without fancy ingredients.
• Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
• Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing for parties or game day.

If you are looking for even more air fryer potato recipes, look at Air Fryer Potatoes O’Brien, Air Fryer Simply Potatoes, Mexican Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Red Potato Salad, and Air Fryer Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes.

Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots Ingredients

• Potatoes: Peeled and cooked until soft for fluffy tots
• Cheddar Cheese: Melts into creamy, cheesy pockets inside each tot
• Bacon: Crispy, smoky pieces to sprinkle throughout the tots
• Green Onions: Adds fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color
• Sour Cream: Creamy base that binds the potato mixture together
• Salt: Enhances overall flavor of the potato tots
• Black Pepper: Adds subtle heat and depth to the dish
• Garlic Powder: Infuses savory garlic flavor throughout the tots
• Onion Powder: Boosts savory flavor without adding extra texture

How To Make Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots

Step One: Boil or steam potatoes until tender. Drain and mash until smooth.

Step Two: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, seasonings (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder), half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the chopped green onions.

Step Three: Using your hands or a spoon, form the potato mixture into small, bite-sized tot shapes and place on a greased baking sheet.

Step Four:

• Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
• Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Step Five: Sprinkle remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions on top while still warm. Serve immediately.

Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe Tips

• Chill the mixture: Refrigerate potato mixture 15-20 minutes before shaping for easier handling.
• Even sizing: Make tots uniform in size so they cook evenly.
• Crispy finish: Lightly brush or spray tots with oil before baking or air frying for extra crispiness.
• Customize toppings: Add extra cheese, bacon, or green onions after baking for maximum flavor.
• Serve immediately: Best enjoyed hot and fresh; tots can lose crispiness if left out too long.

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerator: Cool tots completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Place shaped, uncooked tots on a parchment-lined tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
• Reheating: Warm in a 375°F oven for 5-10 minutes or in an air fryer for 3-5 minutes until crispy and heated through.

Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe Faqs

Can I make these tots ahead of time? Yes, shape the tots and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking or air frying.

Can I freeze the tots? Absolutely. Freeze shaped, uncooked tots on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Cook directly from frozen.

Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes? Yes! Sweet potatoes will give a slightly sweeter flavor and softer texture.

How do I make them extra crispy? Lightly spray or brush the tots with oil before baking or air frying. Make sure they aren’t crowded on the tray or in the basket.

Can I use different cheeses? Yes. Cheddar is classic, but Monterey Jack, Colby, or a cheese blend works well too.

Are these tots kid-friendly? Definitely! They’re a fun, bite-sized way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded baked potato.

Can I make them dairy-free or low-fat? You can substitute dairy-free cheese and yogurt or a light sour cream, though the texture may be slightly different.

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