Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots Recipe
Description
Easy Cheesecake Factory Loaded Baked Potato Tots are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon and green onions, perfect as a homemade snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and cooked
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
- Boil or steam 4 medium Potatoes until tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Sour cream, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder half the6 slices Bacon, and half of 1/2 cup Green onions.
- Using your hands or a spoon, form the potato mixture into small, bite-sized tot shapes and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake or Air Fry:
- Oven Instructions: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions on top while still warm. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet, for cooking them in the oven
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg