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bacon and cheddar wrapped tator tots

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno & Cheddar Tater Tots

Brenda Lanzilli
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño & Cheddar Tater Tots are the most amazing little flavor BOMBS -sure to be a hit with any crowd! Crispy, crunchy tater tots are simple to make, budget friendly, and a perfect finger food for any occasion! Caution, they are as addicting as they sound!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 40 frozen tater tots
  • 20 slices bacon quartered
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and sliced into 40 thin strips
  • 5 oz cheddar cheese mild or sharp, cut into ¼ cubes
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a sheet pan with a baking/cooling rack, line the bottom baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment; set aside.
  • Working one at a time, wrap each tater tot and cheese square and jalapeno slice in a quarter of a slice of bacon. Dredge each tater tot in the brown sugar, pressing to coat.
    place on rack of prepared baking sheet. Repeat working through all of the ingredients.
  • Place each wrapped tater tot seam side down on rack of prepared baking sheet. Repeat working through all of the ingredients.
  • Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy brown sugar caramelizes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chive or scallions, if desired

Notes

Nutrition Facts are estimates. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4totsCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, bacon wrapped tater tots, brown sugar, cheddar, easy appetizers, finger foods, jalapeno, oven baked, tater tots
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