Loaded Baked Tater Tot Dip

tater tots (about 45 whole tater tots), thawed and halved or roughly chopped

(meatless) meatballs, crumbled (try precooked shredded chicken, (meatless) chicken nuggets, tofu, tempeh, bacon, or bacon bits)

-ounces sour cream (regular, light, vegan, or soy okay)

shredded cheese blend, divided (blend of colby, jack, mozzarella, Monterrey Jack, vegan, or soy-cheese)

all-purpose seasoning blend, or to taste (Lowry’s, Trader Joe’s 21 Salute, Mrs. Dash, a pinch of garlic or onion powder)

salt and pepper, optional and