baked bacon-wrapped tater tots (Print Version)
Crisp bacon and tater tots coated with a sweet-spicy chili glaze for a perfect party snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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24 frozen tater tots
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12 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
→ Coating & Seasoning
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon chili powder
→ Assembly
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Toothpicks as needed
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
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In a small bowl, thoroughly mix brown sugar with chili powder until evenly combined.
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Individually encase each frozen tater tot in a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick through the sides.
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Roll each bacon-wrapped tater tot in the sugar and chili mixture until fully coated. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
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Bake on the middle oven rack for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon turns crisp and tater tots are golden brown.
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Let stand on rack for several minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter.
# Notes:
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For best results, keep tater tots frozen until assembly to ensure they hold their shape while baking.