Description
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs are a delicious appetizer featuring crispy tater tots stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese, wrapped in brown sugar-coated bacon, and baked to perfection. This crowd-pleasing snack combines savory, sweet, and cheesy flavors with a crispy texture, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen tater tots (at room temperature)
- 4 slices bacon (quartered)
- 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese (cut into 1/4-inch squares)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Tater Tots: Place one tater tot on a flat surface. Carefully cut a slit down the center of the tater tot to create an opening for the cheese, then insert a square of sharp cheddar cheese into the slit.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed tater tot with a quarter slice of bacon. Use a toothpick if needed to secure the bacon around the tot, ensuring it stays wrapped during baking.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Dredge each bacon-wrapped tater tot in the packed brown sugar, pressing gently to coat all sides. This will add a sweet caramelized flavor when baked.
- Bake: Place the tater tots seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them midway through with metal tongs to ensure even cooking and crispiness on all sides.
- Serve: Remove the bombs from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Allow the frozen tater tots to come to room temperature slightly for easier cutting and wrapping.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best melting and flavor balance.
- To prevent bacon from unraveling, secure with toothpicks before baking.
- Turning the tots halfway through baking ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- For a spicier kick, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar coating.
