Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Such a fun recipe for a decadent snack!
Servings: 24 appetizers
Ingredients
- 24 partially defrosted tater tots (15 min. at room temperature)
- 12 strips center-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 24 ½-inch chunks sharp cheddar cheese
- 24 drops Tabasco sauce
- 24 toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
- Lay a piece of bacon on a flat surface. Place a tater tot on top. Using a sharp knife, gently cut a slit down the center of the tater tot. Wiggle a piece of cheese into the slit. Sprinkle Tabasco sauce on top. Wrap bacon tightly around the stuffed tater tot and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until they appear to be cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tater tots are found in the frozen section- Ore Ida makes them.
- Variations: add a piece of pickle on top of the cheese. Roll the bacon-wrapped tater tot in brown sugar before baking to add a little sweet flavor to this (my favorite way to make these)- just make sure you don't over-bake them though or the sugar will make them burn. Or try replacing the cheddar cheese with cream cheese and a piece of peperoncini.
- Make ahead tip: Assemble these a few hours ahead, place them on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and bake when ready.
- Try serving them up with a spicy sour cream dip- sour cream mixed with a little bit of Tabasco sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tot | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg