Girl, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight snack thatโll have you doing a happy dance in your kitchen! I call these bad boys โLoaded Pizza Totsโ โ theyโre basically what would happen if pizza and tater tots had a delicious baby. ๐
Listen, weโve all been there โ itโs way past bedtime, but your stomach is growling louder than your neighborโs annoying dog. Instead of reaching for those boring chips, let me show you how to make something thatโll make your taste buds throw a party!
Hereโs what youโll need (trust me, itโs worth the tiny effort):
โ 1 bag of frozen tater tots
โ 1 cup shredded mozzarella
โ 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
โ 1/4 cup crumbled bacon bits
โ Italian seasoning
โ Ranch dressing (because duh!)
โ Optional: jalapeรฑos (if youโre feeling spicy like me!)
Now, hereโs how we make the magic happen:
1. Preheat your oven and bake those tots according to the package directions. We want them EXTRA crispy, honey!
1. Once theyโre golden and crispy, spread them out on an oven-safe plate or pan.
1. Sprinkle (okay, dump) that cheese all over those hot tots. Donโt be shy โ weโre not counting calories at midnight!
1. Add your pepperoni and bacon bits. This is where the magic happens!
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1. Pop it back in the oven for about 2-3 minutes until that cheese is all melty and gooey.
1. Sprinkle some Italian seasoning on top and drizzle with ranch dressing.
Yโall, when I tell you this hits different at 2 AM! Itโs like a warm hug for your stomach. The crispy tots, melty cheese, and that salty pepperoni create this perfect storm of deliciousness thatโll have you wondering why you havenโt been making this your whole life!
Pro tip: If youโre feeling extra fancy (or extra hungry), add some diced onions or bell peppers. Sometimes I even throw some buffalo sauce on there when Iโm feeling wild!
Donโt forget to drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe! Did you add your own twist? Did it cure your midnight munchies? I love hearing from yโall! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes thatโll make your taste buds do the cha-cha!
Trust me, once you make these Loaded Pizza Tots, regular midnight snacks will never hit the same. Now excuse me while I go make another batchโฆ for research purposes, obviously! ๐๐โโ๏ธ
