Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serves: 30 pieces
Ingredients
For the Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots:
  • 30 pieces frozen tater tots
  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) Oscar Meyer thick cut bacon
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
For the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1-2 pieces chipotle in adobo
  • 1-2 teaspoon chipotle in adodo sauce
  • 1 packet (.4 oz.) Hidden Valley Buttermilk Recipe (salad dressing and seasoning mix)
Instructions
For the Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. LIne a sheet tray with aluminum foil to completely cover the bottom and place a wire rack on top. FAB TIP: Lining the sheet tray with aluminum foil allows for easy clean up!
  3. Cut all the bacon strips in half.
  4. Tightly wrap each tater tot in a piece of bacon.
  5. Dredge each tater tot in light brown sugar, pressing to coat.
  6. Secure with a toothpick.
  7. Lay it on top of the wire rack with a sheet tray underneath.
  8. Make sure to leave 1-inch space in between to ensure even browning.
  9. Repeat the process until all the tater tots are wrapped in bacon.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  11. Flip each tater tot on the other side and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy all over.
  12. Set aside to cool.
  13. You may garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley on top if you desire.
For the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce:
  1. In a blender or food processor, place the 1 or 2 chipotle in adobo (depending on the spice level you want) and pulse until smooth.
  2. Add the chipotle in adobo sauce, mayo, and sour cream.
  3. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the buttermilk and ranch powder.
  5. Blend until well incorporated.
  6. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Recipe by Fab Food Chicago at https://www.fabfoodchicago.com/fab-recipe-bacon-wrapped-tater-tots/