Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely life-changing midnight snack that’s been my go-to whenever those late-night cravings hit! I’m talking about my famous Loaded Pizza Tots – it’s like your favorite pizza and tater tots had a beautiful baby, and trust me, it’s everything you never knew you needed in your life.
Picture this: crispy golden tater tots smothered in gooey melted cheese, topped with pepperoni, and drizzled with a garlic-herb butter sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance. The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to whip up when you’re desperate for something delicious at 2 AM!
Here’s what you’ll need, bestie:
– 1 bag of frozen tater tots
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella
– 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– Italian seasoning
– Ranch dressing for dipping (because duh!)
Now, let me walk you through this magical process:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (or use an air fryer if you’re fancy like that)
2. Spread those tots on a baking sheet and bake until they’re golden and crispy (about 20-25 minutes)
3. While those are cooking, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic
4. Once the tots are crispy, sprinkle on that cheese and pepperoni
5. Pop it back in for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is all melty and perfect
6. Drizzle with that garlic butter and sprinkle some Italian seasoning
OMG, y’all need to try this ASAP! If you’re loving this recipe and want more of my late-night cooking adventures, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak. I’ve got tons more where this came from!
The best part about this recipe is how customizable it is. Sometimes I add jalapeños when I’m feeling spicy (just like my personality, honey! 💁♀️), or bacon bits when I’m really trying to live my best life.
Trust me, this snack is so good, you’ll be making it even when it’s not midnight. My boyfriend literally begs me to make these now – I’ve created a monster, but I’m not even sorry!
Don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more amazing recipes like this one! And pretty please, drop a comment below telling me how this turned out for you – I’m dying to hear if you loved it as much as I do! Maybe share your own twist on it? Let’s create a whole community of midnight snackers, shall we? 😘
Seriously though, my DMs are always open for more recipe requests, and don’t forget to hit that follow button! Now excuse me while I go make these tots again because just writing about them made me hungry! 🔥