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Loaded Bravas Tots

Loaded Bravas Tots: Irresistibly Cheesy Party Delight

Loaded Bravas Tots are a flavorful fusion of crispy tater tots, smoky bravas sauce, and creamy manchego cheese, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Spanish-American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tater Base
  • 24 pieces Frozen Tater Tots or homemade potato bites
For the Bravas Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Smoked Paprika adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar red wine vinegar as substitute
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Manchego Cheese cheddar as substitute
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon optional; replace with caramelized onions for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream/Garlic Aioli plant-based alternative for vegan options
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley/Chives or preferred fresh herbs
  • to taste Smoked Paprika for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mini muffin tin
  • Saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Loaded Bravas Tots
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Place two frozen tater tots in each muffin cup and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Press down on the softened tater tots to mold them into cup shapes and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic for another minute.
  5. Stir in the sweet and hot smoked paprika along with cayenne pepper. Add tomato puree and roasted red peppers, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer the bravas sauce to a blender, blend until smooth, and mix in sugar and sherry vinegar, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Fill each tater tot cup with shredded manchego cheese and bake for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  8. Top each loaded bravas tot with bravas sauce, sour cream or garlic aioli, and garnish with herbs and smoked paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1totCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Press tater tots firmly into muffin cups for shape retention. Crispiness improves with the second baking step. Store toppings separately to maintain texture.

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