Lil Smokies Tater Tots are one of those easy, crowd-pleasing snacks you’ll find yourself making on repeat. With just a few ingredients and hardly any prep, they deliver that crispy, savory bite that disappears fast from the tray.

I started making these for casual get-togethers and game days, and they quickly became a favorite—they’re simple, filling, and just plain delicious. The combination of golden tater tots, smoky sausages, and melty cheese is hard to beat.

You don’t need much to make them, and they’re endlessly customizable depending on what you like. Whether you’re hosting or just snacking, this one’s a guaranteed win.

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Equipment You Will Need

Muffin pan
Pastry brush or non-stick cooking spray
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring spoons (optional)

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Lil Smokies Tater Tots Recipe

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Lil Smokies Tater Tot Bites are the ultimate party appetizer or afternoon snack—crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12

Ingredients

Scale

48 tater tots

12 Beef Lil Smokies

3 slices cheddar cheese

1–2 tablespoons ketchup

1–2 tablespoons mustard

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and grease a muffin pan.
Cut the cheddar cheese slices into quarters.
Add 4 tater tots to each cavity, then bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, use a spoon to form the tater tots up the sides, forming a cup.
Add a quarter slice of cheese to the center of each tater tot cup, then top with a Lil Smokie.
Transfer the muffin pan back to the oven, and bake for 15 minutes.
Drizzle with ketchup and mustard to serve.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients and process image for making Lil Smokies Tater Tots - slicing cheese into smaller squares — *Gather your ingredients. Cut the cheddar cheese slices into quarters.*

Process image for making Lil Smokies Tater Tots - putting tater tots in muffin tin cavities, baking and forming into cups — *Add 4 tater tots to each cavity then bake. Remove from oven then use spoon to form cups.*

Process image for making Lil Smokies Tater Tots - adding cheese on cups and Lil Smokies on top — *Add cheese slice to center of each cups, top with Lil Smokie and bake.*

Process image for making Lil Smokies Tater Tots - removing cups, placing on cutting board and drizzled with ketchup and mustard before serving — *Transfer to a cutting board, drizzle with ketchup and mustard. Serve and enjoy!*

These Lil Smokies Tater Tots are perfect for game day spreads, birthday parties, or even as a fun dinner idea when you want something different. They’re hearty, satisfying, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.

If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out the rest of the easy snack and appetizer ideas on the blog. There’s plenty more to make your next gathering deliciously simple.

Craving more party-friendly bites? Try the Chili Lime Shrimp Cups or Bacon Wrapped Smokies—both are easy, bold, and full of flavor.

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