Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

This recipe found me about a year ago and I have absolutely loved it ever since! Given its ingredients, I wasn't surprised to find it seems to be a hit no matter where it's served.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 24 toothpicks
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are cooked through and bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.