Best 4 Muffin Tin Tater Tot Hot Dish Cups Recipes

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Tater tot hot dish, a classic comfort food from the Midwest region of the United States, is a casserole-like dish made with layers of ground beef, vegetables, and creamy sauce, topped with a layer of crispy tater tots. This hearty and flavorful dish is commonly served as a main course, often accompanied by a side of salad or bread. There are many variations of tater tot hot dish, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Some recipes include additional ingredients such as corn, peas, or cheese. The creamy sauce can be made with cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, or a combination of both. For those seeking a healthier version, ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for the ground beef, and low-fat or non-fat milk can be used in place of cream. This article offers a collection of four delectable muffin tin tater tot hot dish cup recipes, each with its unique twist on the classic dish. From the classic tater tot hot dish cups to the Mexican-inspired fiesta tater tot hot dish cups, the bacon ranch tater tot hot dish cups, and the vegetarian tater tot hot dish cups, this article has a recipe for every taste preference.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUFFIN-TIN BUFFALO CHICKEN TATER TOTS™ CUPS



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This genius muffin-tin recipe gets a tasty kick from Buffalo sauce.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Snack

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 dozen Mini Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
1/2 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place 6 Mini Tater Tots™ into each of 12 ungreased regular-size muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, chicken and frozen vegetables over low heat, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is creamy.
  • Remove muffin pan from oven; use back of spoon to press Mini Tater Tots™ into each muffin cup to form a crust.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into each muffin cup; top with shredded cheese. Top cheese in each muffin with 6 Mini Tater Tots™.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. Serve with dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LOADED TOT CUPS



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Be the star of the party with these easy Loaded Tot Cups from Delish.com.

Categories     loaded tot cups     tot cups     cheesy tot cups     bacon cheddar tator tots     bacon tator tot cups     easy snacks     easy appetizers     easy party snacks     loaded tater tot cups

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking spray, for pan
2 c. Frozen Tater Tots
1 c. cooked bacon, chopped
1 c. shredded Cheddar
1 c. shredded mozzarella
sour cream, for topping
Sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350º and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill each muffin tin with three tater tots and bake until soft and golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and heat broiler.
  • Make cups: While tots are warm, spray the bottom of a shot glass with cooking spray and press into tots to flatten, creating a well. Sprinkle with cheddar, mozzarella and bacon, then broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cool completely, then, using a spoon, remove from muffin tins. Top with sour cream and garnish with green onions.

MUFFIN-TIN TATER TOT™ BREAKFAST CUPS



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Move over blueberry muffins; these savory Tater Tot™ breakfast muffins are taking over. Get your eggs, sausage and potatoes in an adorably portable muffin!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 dozen frozen mini Tater Tots™ potatoes (about 6 cups) from 28-oz bag (144 nuggets)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb bulk breakfast sausage
1/2 cup diced onion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place foil baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray foil baking cups with cooking spray.
  • Place 6 frozen mini Tater Tots™ in each muffin cup; bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Using 2 paper towels, gently press potatoes into cups to create a base for the muffins. Evenly sprinkle cheese over potatoes in each muffin cup.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix milk, eggs and salt; set aside.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Cool 2 minutes. Spoon evenly over Tater Tots™ in each muffin cup.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over sausage mixture.
  • Top each cup with 6 more Tater Tots™; gently press into mixture. Bake 32 to 34 minutes or until mixture is set and Tater Tots™ are browned. Cool 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

TATER TOT CUPS WITH CHEESE AND EGGS



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Tater tots in muffin pan with eggs--baked in the oven. A great breakfast for kids. Quick, easy and not messy. There is no salt since the potatoes are seasoned. Some like to put A-1 sauce on their potatoes.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

50 -60 tater tots (1 large package in frozen foods section)
12 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375°F.
  • Let the tater tots you are using to set out for a few minutes to soften so you can squish them.
  • Grease 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable oil.
  • Take 4 or 5 tots place in each cup.
  • Mash with pestle or back of spoon to line the bottom and sides of each cup.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese.
  • Press down in bottom of the cup with spoon.
  • Place in oven and cook 5 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and break an egg in each cup.
  • Bake 15 minutes until white and yolk are set. It could be 20 minutes.
  • Check frequently.
  • If you want the yolk to be basted, spoon a little water on top of each yolk.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Use a heat resistant rubber spatula to loosen edges and bottom of each tater tot cup.
  • Serve on serving platter.

### Tips
  • Prep vegetables and meat in advance: Vegetables like onions, peppers, and potatoes can be chopped the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Ground beef or sausage can also be browned and seasoned ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your tater tot hot dish will be. Look for fresh, in-season vegetables and high-quality meat.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes tater tot hot dish so rich and decadent. Use a good quality cheddar cheese or a blend of cheddar and other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
  • Cook the tater tots until they're crispy: Crispy tater tots are the key to a great tater tot hot dish. Be sure to cook them according to the package directions, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
  • Let the hot dish cool slightly before serving: This will help the hot dish to set and make it easier to scoop out of the muffin tins.
### Conclusion Muffin tin tater tot hot dish cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy this classic comfort food. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your tater tot hot dish is delicious and perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give muffin tin tater tot hot dish cups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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