Crunchy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Wrapped in savory bacon and sprinkled with sharp cheddar and a touch of brown sugar, these Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs burst with an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, elevating a classic snack.

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs Recipe

For those seeking a crowd-pleasing appetizer, look no further than the savory sweet sensation of Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs. These morsels feature the smokiness of bacon and the fluffy texture of tater tots, with an unexpected hint of sweetness from a brown sugar coating. Simple to prepare and even easier to enjoy, they’re bound to become a staple at your social events.

Ingredients

• 24 tater tots (I used Cascadian Organic, but any cylinder-shaped tot will work)
• 24 slices sharp cheddar cheese, the size of the tater tot, but thinly sliced
• 12 slices thick-cut bacon , cut in half
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

• Preheat over to 400 degrees.
• When you are cutting your sharp cheddar cheese you can cut them the same height and width as the face of your tot, but just make sure that the squares are thin since your bacon should still wrap around the tots without creating a bulge for the cheese.
• Roll each tater tot with a piece of cheese on it in the piece of bacon.
• You don’t want to roll it too tight as it will tighten up even more during baking and break the tater tot inside, but just tight enough to not leave extra slack.
• Add the brown sugar to a small bowl and dip each bacon tater tot bomb in the brown sugar.
• You can pat down on it lightly to add a layer of brown sugar to it (see photo)
  Put each one in the baking pan bacon seam side down.
  Bake for 15-18 minutes or until you bacon is browned.
  Careful when removing from the pan, your brown sugar is now basically molten and can cause a sugar burn if you handle them immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Mini Egg Frittata Bites
• Fresh Vegetable Platter
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Cheese and Cracker Tray
• Fruit Skewers
• Spinach and Strawberry Salad
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Tips and Tricks

• Pay attention to the amount of brown sugar coverage on your bacon. The goal is to have a crispy and sticky coating on the outside without it being overly sweet or under-flavored.
• Be careful not to roll the bacon around the tater tots too tightly.
• These Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs are best served warm to enjoy the full extent of their flavors and textures, including the crispy exterior, the melted brown sugar, and the gooey cheese.