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12 Genius Ways to Hack a Bag of Frozen Tater Tots

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Remember the time you were tempted to buy that bag of frozen tater tots at Costco and totally caved? We’ve all been there, and we all still have the tots sitting in our freezers to prove it. Lucky for you, it doesn’t have to be a complete waste. There are plenty of tater tot recipes out there that are more than capable of bringing out your inner Napoleon Dynamite. The following 12 recipe hacks (including breakfast casseroles and savory waffles) are sure to use up that whole bag of tater tots and leave you wanting more.

Scroll for 12 unexpected ways to use up that bag of frozen tater tots!

tater tot bake

Chew Out Loud

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

When you think about it, tater tots are *basically* tiny hash browns. Layer them with cheese, eggs and bacon, and they will make an unforgettable brunch casserole. (via Chew Out Loud)

Plain Chicken

Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Why eat a cheeseburger with tater tots on the side when you could pile everything on a plate and go to town? You may be skeptical, but you won’t regret it. (via Plain Chicken)

Bacon-wrapped dates with garnished herbs in a close-up shot.

Dinner, Then Dessert

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Say a big HELLO to your new favorite appetizer. These crispy bites of bacon and potato are going to be the talk of every party from here on out. (via Dinner, Then Dessert)

Big Mac Tater Tot Nachos

The Girl on Bloor

Big Mac Tater Tot Nachos

Nachos with chips are so passé. Give a nod to your favorite fast food burger and load up crunchy tots with all the fixings… including the “special sauce.” (via The Girl on Bloor)

Gonna Want Seconds

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

If you have picky eaters in the house, they will flock to the table for this dish. It’s cheesy, creamy and knocks it out of the park in the flavor department. (via Gonna Want Seconds)

Damn Delicious

Tater Tot Waffles

Dust off your waffle maker this weekend and be prepared for your life to change forever. Load it up with tater tots and wait for them to become even crispier, top with a runny egg and devour ASAP. (via Damn Delicious)

Tater Tot Hotdish

The Pioneer Woman

Kicked Up Tater Tot Hotdish

Hotdish is a classic Midwestern dish that frequents almost every potluck. It’s traditionally made with canned cream soups, but here you’ll make everything from scratch. (via The Pioneer Woman)

Life as a Strawberry

Smoked Gouda and Bacon Loaded Tater Tots

When you’re using a simple store-bought ingredient like frozen tater tots, it’s essential to incorporate gourmet ingredients. Use the finest smoked Gouda to make your cheese sauce and you’ll take everything up a notch. (via Life As a Strawberry)

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Chef in Training

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Overnight guests can be stressful, but not when you have this casserole prepped and ready to go. Although… you may have a problem getting them to leave after they eat. (via Chef in Training)

tater tot pizza

The Gunny Sack

Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza

Pizza is totally acceptable for breakfast, especially when it comes with a tater tot crust. For this recipe, opt for the tater tot rounds to get a flat surface to work with. (via The Gunny Sack)

tater tot casserole

The Girl Who Ate Everything

Taco Tater Casserole

No taco shells? No problem! Go for a Mexican-style casserole that’s layered with taco meat, beans and cheese. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

tater tot grilled cheese

Real Food by Dad

Waffled Tater Tot Grilled Cheese

Once you’ve mastered the art of tater tot waffles, the natural progression is a tater tot grilled cheese waffle. Be sure to serve alongside a steaming bowl of tomato soup for dipping. (via Real Food by Dad)

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