Ingredients
24 frozen tater tots
12 slices bacon, cut in half
1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Black pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins:
Jalapeño slices
BBQ seasoning
For serving:
Ranch dressing
BBQ sauce
Spicy mayo
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Par-bake tater tots for 10 minutes to slightly soften; let cool briefly.
3. Carefully press a cheese cube into each tater tot.
4. Wrap each stuffed tot with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
5. Arrange on the baking sheet seam-side down.
6. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crispy and tots are golden.
8. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
9. Remove toothpicks before serving.
10. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
• Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps evenly.
• Air fryer option: 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
• Best served hot and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bombs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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