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February 9, 2026

Crispy-baked loaded tater tot taco cups are filled with your favorite taco toppings are a great appetizer, or paired with rice and beans make a complete meal.

Loaded Tater Tot Taco Cups
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Loaded Tater Tot Taco Cups

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Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray 12 cups of a standard muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place 5 tater tots in each of the 12 slots. Bake tots in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the muffin pan from the oven.
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Use a tamper or the bottom of a small glass to press the tater tots down into the bottom and sides of each cup. This will create a tater tot cup. Place back in the oven and cook 10 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with taco seasoning in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
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Divide ground beef between the cups. Top with shredded cheese.
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Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven to a rack to cool for 3 minutes. Top with lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Tater Tot Crispiness Hack 🥔
    Par-bake the tater tots for 10 minutes before filling to ensure a crispy base that won't get soggy from the taco meat.
  • Muffin Tin Magic 🧊
    Spray the muffin tin generously with cooking spray and press each tater tot firmly to create a perfect cup shape with crisp edges.
  • Meat Seasoning Strategy 🌶️
    Toast the taco seasoning in the pan for 30 seconds before adding ground beef to bloom the spices and intensify their flavor profile.
  • Drainage Technique 💧
    After cooking ground beef, drain excess fat completely to prevent soggy tater tot cups and ensure a concentrated meat flavor.
  • Layering Like a Pro 🧀
    Add cheese in two stages - a thin layer on the bottom of each tot cup before meat, and another layer on top for maximum melty goodness.

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