crockpot cheesy bacon ranch tator tots

Indulgent Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

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Updated July 12, 2021

Are you looking for an easy, filling, comfort food side dish?

Then you need to try these crockpot cheesy bacon ranch tater tots!

When I am looking for what to serve with air fryer chicken strips or what goes good with instant pot crack chicken, these cheesy slow cooker tots with bacon and ranch are a favorite!

 

crockpot cheesy bacon ranch tator tots

 

With a few simple ingredients that you can pick up the day of, you’ll end up with an amazing side dish.

Now that I’ve sold you on it, let’s get into making them!

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

The absolute best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make! 

We used a 2-pound bag of frozen tater tots, the brand isn’t necessarily important!

A pound of bacon adds so much flavor to these tots, in addition to a nice texture difference.

A bag of shredded cheddar cheese and a pack of ranch mix rounds out the ingredient list.

Some salt and pepper to taste will also help tie the whole thing together.

If you’re serving this as its own meal, I personally recommend having sour cream available!

  • 32oz pkg tater tots
  • 1oz pkg dry ranch mix
  • 8oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1lb bacon, chopped and cooked
  • Salt and Pepper (optional)
  • Sour Cream (optional)

 

crockpot cheesy bacon ranch tator tots

 

Directions:

When we say this recipe is easy, we mean it!

First, you’re going to want to chop the bacon into around 1-inch chunks.

Cook them in a skillet over medium heat until done to your preference.

When your bacon is done, remove it from the pan and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Now that your bacon is done, we can move onto the tots!

With your crockpot ready, you’re going to want to begin layering half of the ingredients in.

Tots first, ranch second, cheese third, salt and pepper if you’d like (a light amount is fine!), and finally the bacon.

Repeat that step and you’re ready to begin cooking!

Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

When done, serve hot!

For step-by-step instructions, look below!

 

  • Chop bacon into 1-inch chunks and cook in a skillet over medium heat until done, stirring often.
  • You can cook it to your preferred doneness, though if you want to make it very crispy remember that it will be cooking more in the crockpot!

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

  • Line a plate with paper towels, and put cooked bacon on, then pat to help drain grease.
  • You want to get the bacon fairly grease-free, especially because it’s going to be sitting in the crockpot for a few hours!

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

  • In the Crockpot, layer half of each in this order: tater tots, ranch mix, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon pieces. Repeat the layer once more.
  • The layering makes sure the flavors are thoroughly distributed and gives a good mix with every scoop. 
  • If you want to add some more seasoning, even a quick sprinkle of salt and pepper will help.

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

 

 

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Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

 

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

  • Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. 
  • Serve hot. If serving as its own meal, sour cream pairs very well!
  • They make for an incredibly comforting meal on their own but also work great as a side dish. 

 

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

 

 

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Final Thoughts

We hope you found this recipe to be just as easy as it seems because we absolutely love it and had to share it!

The meaty, greasy flavors from the bacon contrast amazingly with the tots and cheese.

With the little bit of seasoning from the ranch mix, you end up with a great choice for a lovely weeknight meal or a great crowd-pleasing appetizer!

However you serve it, you will not be disappointed by this recipe.

Thank you so much for checking this recipe out, if you’re looking for a great dinner option to pair with it, or just for something else to try out, we have plenty to offer!