@dontgobaconmyheart_: Recipe below ⬇️ I can’t even begin to tell you how many of these I have eaten over the last few days 😅. They’re completely foolproof and so simple to make, but they always go down a storm! Hope you love them 😄 Chris x LOADED SMASHED TATER TOTS | Makes 30 INGREDIENTS 30x Frozen Tater Tots/Mini Hash Browns (see notes) 50g / 1/2 cup Cheddar, grated (or as needed) 100g / 3.5oz Sour Cream, or as needed 5 slices of Streaky Bacon, cooked, cooled and finely diced 30-45g / 1-1.5oz Pickled Jalapeños, finely diced 1-2 tbsp finely diced Fresh Chives METHOD 1️⃣Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. 2️⃣Space out the tater tots/mini hash browns on a large baking tray (keep in mind they'll increase in size once smashed). Bake in the oven for 8 minutes. 3️⃣Take the tray out and use a measuring cup, glass, mug, etc, to smash the tater tots until they're thin (but not breaking apart). Top with a small pinch of Cheddar, then bake again for 12-14 minutes, or until they are golden around the outside and visibly crispy. They will crisp up more as they cool. 4️⃣Top each one with sour cream, bacon, jalapeños and chives. Tuck in and enjoy! NOTES a) Tater Tots in the UK - These are typically called 'Hash Brown Bites' which you'll find in the frozen section of Tesco, Sainsbury's and potentially some other major supermarkets too. b) Quantities - Just use your best judgment based on how many you want to make and how much of each topping you want. The recipe above is just what I found to be perfect. For reference, 30x mini hash browns were around 320g/11.2oz total. c) Cooking time - The above cooking times are probably a little longer than suggested on the package. This just ensures they end up extra crispy. They'll probably differ in size across brands, so just use your best judgment if you need to cook a little longer or for less in order to get them crispy.

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