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27 Way Cool Ways to Dress Up Tater Tots

Tater tots aren't just a fast food side anymore.

Headshot of Greg SafarianBy Greg Safarian
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Tater tots are a favorite fast food side, but they're also a versatile ingredient you can use at home to create some deliciously over-the-top breakfasts, lunches, and dinners

Want to try different potato preparations? Check out these sweet and savory dishes with sweet potatoes, sure to satisfy the starch-lover in you.

1

Best Totchos

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Parker feierbach

Won't get soggy like tortilla chips!

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Loaded Tot Cups

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Chelsea Lupkin

Too tot to handle.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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3

Tater Tot Grilled Cheese

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Jonathan Boulton

We'll take tots over bread any day.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Tater Tot Skewers

Tater Tot Skewers
John Komar

You gonna eat those tots?

Get the recipe from Delish.

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5

Toaster Pizza Tots

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Tots, meet 'Za.

Get the recipe from Delish.

6

Bacon Tot-Kebabs

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Ethan Calabrese

If you love a loaded baked potato, you're going to lose your mind for these kebabs. Just thread a strip of bacon on a skewer with tots, bake in the oven, and serve with queso, chive-topped sour cream or whatever dipping sauces you see fit.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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7

Tater Tot Grilled Cheese

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Chelsea Lupkin

We can't say it's low-carb, but we can say it's extra delicious.

Get the recipe from Delish.

8

Breakfast Tot Cups

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Ethan Calabrese

Be a champion at brunch: These cheesy tot-and-egg cups let you—and all of your friends—enjoy a full egg breakfast, but you only dirty one pan (or, muffin tin, to be accurate).

Get the recipe from Delish.

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9

Tater Totchos

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Ethan Calabrese

You know how you secretly plot which nacho chip you're going to grab next, just to ensure you get the maximum toppings-to-chip ratio? This version ensures there's never a dull bite, because even a plain tot is still a delicious tot.

Get the recipe from Delish.

10

Cheesy Garlic Tater Tot Bake

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Ethan Calabrese

Imagine cheesy garlic bread, only made out of tots. Then stop dreaming and start preheating the oven, because you KNOW this needs to happen, ASAP.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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11

Breakfast Totcos

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Ethan Calabrese

The West Coast is home to all kinds of incredible breakfast taco joints, but they're stupid-easy to make at home, too—especially if you use microwaved tater tots as a shortcut.

Get the recipe from Delish.

12

Totsagna

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Ethan Calabrese

This classic lasagna uses rows of tater tots instead of noodles, because life is short and sometimes the best way to commemorate an occasion is with a ridiculous, what-was-I-thinking? treat.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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13

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast

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Combining a classic breakfast side and a beloved sandwich combo results in this awesome morning meal, which is sure to start your day off right.

Get the recipe from Shared Appetite.

14

Asian Barbecue Sticky Tater Tots

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This unusual take on tots combines your favorite Eastern flavors with a classic side dish of the West.

Get the recipe from Climbing Grier Mountain.

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15

Breakfast Pizza

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Pizza for breakfast takes on new meaning with this drool-worthy pie combining eggs, meats, and tots.

Get the recipe from The Chic Table.

16

Jalapeño Popper Totchos

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These ooey, gooey loaded tots pack a punch with jalapeños and sour cream. You won't be able to stop at just one!

Get the recipe from I Wash...You Dry.

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17

Loaded Tot Kebobs

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Conveniently on skewers, these tot kebobs make for fun finger food.

Get the recipe from The Country Chic Cottage.

18

Tater Tot Burger with Sriracha Sour Cream

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No meat, no problem! These burgers are perfect for vegetarians and carb-lovers alike.

Get the recipe from Domestic Fits.

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19

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

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How can you go wrong with bacon wrapped anything? These tots are perfect for an appetizer at a party.

Get the recipe from Damn Delicious.

20

Waffle Iron Hash Brown Tater Tots

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Waffle iron owners, rejoice! Instant crispy hash browns are ready in a cinch with this recipe.

Get the recipe from Family Fresh Meals.

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