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Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

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"This is a simple appetizer that is great for breakfast or brunch we make them every year for Christmas morning brunch." — jakeandbarb

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Original recipe makes 16 servings Change Servings

1 (32 ounce) package tater tots
2 pounds sliced bacon, cut in half

6 slices American cheese

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, so that they are no longer frozen but not completely cooked. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Place bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Fry bacon until cooked through but still flexible. Drain on paper towels.
Break each slice of cheese into small pieces. Each slice should make about 16 pieces. Place a piece of cheese against the side of a tater tot. Wrap with a piece of the bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat until you run out of tots.
Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp.

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PREP 40 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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The people at the party who like bland food liked these. We dipped them in onion blossom dip. Those who prefer more developed tastes had the bacon wrapped water chestnuts I baked besides these. Still, I have made them now several times because people like them a lot! TIPS: 1) Do not pre-bake the tots. All I did is wrap them with the bacon and put in the fridge. When I could stick a toothpick through them, I was did so. 2) Make sure to turn them over 1/2 way through cooking. 3) Make sure the bacon is wrapped all the way around the tot (not center cut bacon, unless you use the whole piece) or the tot may fall apart. 4) I do not add the cheese...seems too messy for me! 5) Experiment with different flavors of bacon - they are all fun! 6) I line the cookie sheet with aluminum foil. 7) I bake these at a higher temp (400 - 450, depending on how hot your oven gets) so the bacon crisps. 8) Make sure to leave adequate space when baking any bacon wrapped appetizer. If you put them too close together, they will steam, and the bacon will not get crispy!

—MONKIDA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 28, 2007

These were really good! A little involved to make, but good! BUT, don't leave them in near as long as it says. The cheese completely melted and burned away. You probably only need to leave them in for 15 - 20 minutes because the tater tots and bacon are already pre-cooked a bit. Leaving them in for 30 minutes was just way too long for the cheese!

—Andrea R.

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21 Ratings

Dec 19, 2006

This is an old one! I used to make these back in the 80's and everyone loved them. Very good with a spicy honey mustard sauce for dipping.

—MISTICAT57

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Jul 17, 2009

Delicious! I made them a bit differently than the posted recipe. I didn't pre-cook the taters or bacon. I put the tater tots in the fridge for about 30 mins, just long enough so a toothpick would go through them. I then wrapped the tater tots in half-slices of bacon and secured them with wet toothpicks. I seasoned with lemon pepper and salt. I put them in the oven at 450 for 20 mins, flipping over 10 mins in. They're great dipped in maple syrup. I'll definitely make these again.

—Jofflyn

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Mar 18, 2009

I am shocked that this recipe hasn't gotten better reviews. I made these for a New Years Eve party, and every single person who had them, loved them! And I continued to be asked to bring them to other parties, in which they gain even more fans. Sure, they are a little messy to make... but who doesn't love bacon, tater tots, and american cheese?!?! YUMMY!!!! If you find them too salty, then you may have to try a different bacon. Line the pan with aluminum foil to aid in clean up.

—OJFinn

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Jan 29, 2008

I added jalapenos and now i can never go to a superbowl without making a ton of these

—Ty Jensen

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Apr 30, 2007

Very tasty. These were so good and they are easy to make but very time consuming. I did not want my cheese to melt out so I did not wrap it with the bacon. When the wrapped tots were done cooking I laid the piece of cheese on top of each wrapped tot and put them back into the oven long enough to melt the cheese.

—LITTLELADYJONES

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Jan 03, 2007

A friend of our tries this recipe and I couldn't even make it thru 2 of them... so much salty flavor and bacon makes them a natural heart attack waiting to happen. Slightly lacked in flavor as well, perhaps a more flavorful cheese than american singles could help make this a 2-star snack.

—Doug and Joy

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Nutrition

Calories
238 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
14.4 g
5%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
16.5 g
25%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
10.6 g
21%

Sodium
818 mg
33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 238
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g 25 %
Saturated Fat 5.7g 28 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 818mg 33 %
Potassium 270mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.4g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 10.6g 21 %
Sugars 0.4g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.