How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Who doesn't love the crunchy, salty deliciousness of bacon? And what about the crispy, comforting satisfaction of tater tots? Combine the two, and you've got a winning combination that's sure to be a hit at any gathering. Bacon-wrapped tater tots are the ultimate indulgence, perfect for game day, parties, or just a fun snack for the family. This easy recipe takes two classic favorites and turns them into a mouthwatering treat that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

  • 12 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
  • 24 frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®), partially defrosted
  • 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese, each cut into 6 small pieces
  • 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
  • 24 toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 24 wrapped potato nuggets

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay each slice of bacon onto a work surface. Place a potato nugget in the center of each bacon slice. Cut a slit down the center of each potato nugget and place a piece of Cheddar cheese into the slit. Top each nugget with a dash of hot sauce. Wrap bacon around each nugget, secure with a toothpick, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are cooked through and bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 761mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 202mg