Loaded Tater Tots

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2
Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon in the hot skillet, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop coarsely and set aside.

Step 5
Make sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot butter until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.

Step 6
Transfer potato nuggets to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over nuggets. Cover with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sour cream to serve.