Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs
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The most amazing tater tots ever, baked to crisp bacon-perfection. It’s so good, you’ll want to double or triple the recipe!
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I made these today for a Christmas breakfast at work. I used pepper jack cheese as some other reviewers suggested. Fabulous recipe! Turned out perfect! They were such a hit everyone in the office asked for the recipe!
reasons to make bacon wrapped tater tots
- Short ingredient list. These irresistible bacon wrapped tater tots do not require much – we’re talking frozen tots, bacon, cheese, sugar and parsley (for a garnish), that’s it!
- Guaranteed crowd-favorite. Tater tot bombs are a hit every single time no matter where it’s served, whether it’s for a potluck, picnic, holiday get-together, or tailgating party.
- Recipe easily doubles (or halves). Hosting a big party? This recipe easily doubles and triples to feed a big crowd!
tips and tricks for success
- Use toothpicks, if needed. Toothpicks will help secure the bacon around the tater tot, maintaining a consistent shape. They can also serve as built-in skewers for easy serving. If using toothpicks, soak for 15-20 minutes beforehand to prevent the toothpicks from burning in the oven.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. A dipping sauce is not necessarily needed, but a serving of Ranch or BBQ sauce is always a crowd-favorite.
More crowd-favorite appetizers
- Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Restaurant Style Salsa
- Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Mini Chicken Quesadillas
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Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs
The most amazing tater tots ever. It’s so good, you’ll want to double or triple the recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen tater tots, at room temperature
- 4 slices bacon, quartered
- 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch squares
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- Working one at a time on a flat surface, place a tater tot on a piece of bacon. Gently cut a slit down the center of each tater tot, adding a cheese square into the opening.
- Wrap each tater tot in bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining bacon pieces, tater tots and cheese squares.
- Dredge each tater tot in brown sugar, pressing to coat.
- Place tater tots seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Amazingly delicious!
Sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling well.. These look like the perfect munch for recovery! x
I told everyone in my office about these little babies…we were all salivating just talking about it…Thanks!!
Holy Crap. That’s all.
I don’t think I can make these. I will burn my mouth off eating them straight out of the oven. No restraint.
Stop it. I need these in my life immediately.
What substitute can I use for the brown sugar im a diabetic and would really like to try these ★☆★
Jeanette, if needed, you can omit the brown sugar. This would still be amazing without them! The brown sugar really just adds that sweet crispness to it.
Splenda has their own version of brown sugar. It may be a possible replacement.
I don’t understand how you “wrap” a square of cheese. Where does the cheese go?
You are wrapping bacon around the tot so you can fit the cheese in there. Does that make sense?
If you are using cubes of cheese just squeeze them into the side of the room temperature tater tot.
It’s a flat square, not a cube of cheese.
Thank you. That just clicked it into place for me.
I used pre-sliced cheese (Colby jack and pepper jack). I cut each slice in half and then each half into quarters. Worked very well.
Coconut sugar has a lower GI and may crisp up if you wanted to try that….
These look so monumentally amazing! I am glad you are feeling better
Such a bummer that you have a flu – I hope that you feel better!
But SO sweet of Jason to cook you breakfast…especially these bites of ah-may-zing! Love that brown sugar addition! Pinned!
And, by the way, I just found your blog and have enjoyed it immensely! It is aptly named 🙂
How long should you cook them for if you like extra crunchy tatter tots?
My husband and I are planning a bacon happy hour and these just made the menu – they look amazing!! It would almost be worth it to get the flu to see if 20 of them would have magical powers for me too 🙂
I can totally see you getting into these! I have seen these around too and hopefully they made you feel a little bit better! Hope you’re feeling better SOON!!
Wow! These are pretty epic! : )
Did anyone else find that 20 minutes was too long. Mine were way too caramelized.
Shannon, please feel free to reduce cooking time as needed until the desired consistency/texture is reached. Cooking time will also depend on the thinness or thickness of your bacon.
I made these twice and rolled them in brown sugar the first time, and I made a mess!! 🙁 but the second time I put the brown sugar on the inside of the bacon with the tot and they turned out perfect!! They were a hit!! thank you for this recipe!
Can you please tell me what the best bacon to use. I love the thick cut applewood smoked bacon and did not know if that would work
The thick cut bacon may be too thick to wrap but as always, please use your best judgment.
What on earth is a tater tot?
Little cylinder shaped hash brown potatoes lol