bacon & cheese wrapped tater tots with tabasco

How To Make bacon & cheese wrapped tater tots with tabasco

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
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  Step 2
  Lay out a half-slice of bacon on a working surface.
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  Step 3
  Place a partially defrosted tater tot onto the bacon.
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  Step 4
  Cut a slit into the center of the tater tot.
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  Step 5
  Slide a chunk of sharp cheddar cheese into the middle.
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  Step 6
  Give it a good sprinkle of Tabasco Sauce.
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  Step 7
  Wrap the bacon tightly around.
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  Step 8
  Roll in brown sugar
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  Step 9
  Secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet.
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  Step 10
  Bake for about 15 minutes, until tater tots are cooked through and bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towels to rid these little bites of any excess fat.
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  Step 11
  Serve immediately!
• Step 12
  TIPS: Tater tots are found in the frozen section- Ore Ida makes them.
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  Step 13
  Variations: Add a piece of pickle on top of the cheese.
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  Step 14
  Roll the bacon-wrapped tater tot in brown sugar before baking to add a little sweet flavor to this (my favorite way to make these)- just make sure you don’t over-bake them though or the sugar will make them burn.
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  Step 15
  Try replacing the cheddar cheese with cream cheese and a piece of pepperoncini.
• Step 16
  Make ahead tip: Assemble these a few hours ahead, place them on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and bake when ready.
• Step 17
  Try serving them up with a spicy sour cream dip- sour cream mixed with a little bit of Tabasco sauce.
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