Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the sour cream, mayo, and ranch seasoning in a small bowl. Adjust flavor if needed with All-Purpose MSG Seasoning or salt and pepper. Set in the fridge until ready to serve.

Step 2

Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer, leaving some room between each one so they get crispy instead of soggy. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or according to package instructions. Flip halfway through so they have a chance to brown more evenly.

Step 3

In the meantime, cook the bacon on the stovetop until crispy. Once cooked, place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease. Once cooled, roughly chop into small pieces to use as a topping.

Step 4

Once the tater tots are cooked, let them cool for a couple of minutes so you can handle them. Poke one of the small skewers through the center of the tots, allowing four tots per skewer. Spin them so they face the same direction and lie flat. Return them to the baking sheet, placing them close enough that they line up and nearly touch.

Step 5

Add a layer of shredded cheese over the top. You can add the chopped bacon now if you prefer it to get extra crispy, or add later. Place the baking sheet back in the oven and broil on HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Take the baking sheet out of the oven and transfer the loaded tater tot skewers to your serving platter. Top with the green onions or chives, add the sour cream dip, and serve while they're still hot!

Step 7

Preheat the basket at 400 degrees F for 2-3 minutes. Prep the sour cream dip using the same method listed in Step 1 above.

Step 8

Add the frozen tater tots and cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Pause to shake the basket, then cook for another 5 minutes. Once they look evenly crispy and browned, let them cool for a few minutes as you prep the toppings.

Step 9

Build the skewers then place them back in the basket. Add the shredded cheese and bacon, then cook for one minute. Pull them out and quickly plate them, sprinkling with the other toppings so they will stick to the melted cheese.