Loaded Tater Tots on Blackstone

We love using our flat top grill to make many Blackstone Recipes. If you have tried our Blackstone Totchos, Blackstone Nachos or Blackstone Smashed Tater Tots then you are going to love these Loaded Tater Tots.

The Tots get extra crispy cooking on the Blackstone. The cheesy melts perfectly and with the addition of your favorite toppings makes this griddle appetizer a family favorite.

Why You’ll Love Loaded Tater Tots on Blackstone 

• Simple Ingredients – We love to have these ingredients stocked so we can easily make this anytime we have friends over.
• Prep Time – This appetizer takes minimal prep time and there is no need to thaw the tots.
• Easy Steps – With the large cooking surface you can cook the bacon and the tots at the same time. With these simple step-by-step instructions you will be making this easy recipe all summer long.

Ingredients

• Frozen Crispy Tater Tots – Use your favorite brand that you prefer
• Kosher Salt  – Substitute season salt or any spices that you prefer
• Bacon – Any brand or cut that you prefer
• Colby Jack Cheese Freshly Shredded – You can easily use cheddar cheese or shredded monterey jack cheese if you prefer. 
• Sour Cream – For a lower calorie substitute with Greek Yogurt
• Milk – Use milk of your choice. We used whole milk
• Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 ounce) – I love the addition of the ranch dressing mixture in the sour cream mixture but you can leave it out if you don’t love ranch.
• Green Onions thinly sliced – Optional topping

For the full recipe and ingredients, scroll to the bottom for recipe card.

How to Make Loaded Tater Tots on the Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 450 degrees F). 

Step 2 – Add tator tots directly on one side of  the Blackstone grill in a single layer and heat them for a couple of minutes (moving frequently) to thaw out the tater tots.

Step 3 – Season the tater tots with salt.  

Step 4 – Place the bacon strips on the other side of the grill.  Cook the bacon for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the bacon) until the bacon is cooked to the crispiness that you prefer. 

Step 5 – Continue to flip and rotate the tater tots while the bacon cooks.  

Step 6 – Once the bacon is cooked through, remove from the grill. 

Step 7 – Scrape some of the bacon grease with spatulas into the tater tots and gently toss them in the bacon grease for extra flavor. Cook the tater tots for a few more minutes in the bacon grease over medium heat.

Step 8 – While the tater tots are cooking, chop up the cooked bacon into bite size pieces. 

Step 9 – Remove the tater tots from the grill to a large platter or individual serving plates. Add the shredded cheese immediately on top of the tator tots so the heat from the tater tots will melt the cheese. 

Step 10 – Mix together the sour cream, milk and ranch seasoning until well combined. 

Step 11 – Drizzle half of this mixture over the tater tots. Sprinkle the chopped bacon and diced green onions on top. Serve the tater tots with the remaining ranch sour cream mixture on the side. Enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Melting Cheese Tip – If the cheese is not melting, you can carefully place the platter on the Blackstone grill (if heat resistant) and close the lid or cover with aluminum pan or dome to allow the remaining heat from the grill to melt the cheese. Make sure to use pot holders when removing as the plate will be hot. 
• Cooking Bacon – Only flip the bacon once using tongs during this cooking process. You will know that the bacon is ready to flip because the white fat on the bacon will become translucent and the pink parts of the bacon will be a reddish-brown color. If you prefer you can substitute with bacon bits.

Variations Ideas

• Add Meat – This is a great recipe to make hearty by adding cooked ground beef or ground chicken.
• Veggies – Add more vegetables such as diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, slice mushrooms, or black olives.
• Substitute the Tots – If you prefer you can make these crispy tots with French Fries.
• Spices – We only used salt to season the tots with but feel free to add in your own seasoning. Taco seasoning is a great addition with amazing flavor.

Serving Recommendations

Loaded Tater Tots make a delicious appetizer anytime we are cooking Blackstone Recipes. This is a great recipe to make when we are grilling out Onion Smash Burgers, Grilled Hot Dogs and Blackstone Brats.

These loaded tots even makes a great side dish when make Chick-fil-a Cool Wrap or Grilled Chicken Wrap.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Fridge – These are best served immediately but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the oven to make the tots crispy again. You can also reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350 degrees for amazing results.