Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

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 * Yield: 24 appetizers

INGREDIENTS

 * 24 tater tots, partially defrosted (15 minutes at room temperature)
 * 12 strips center-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
 * 24 (1/2-inch) chunks sharp cheddar cheese
 * 24 drops Tabasco sauce
 * 24 toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

 * 1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
 * 2) Lay a piece of bacon on a flat surface. Place a tater tot on top. Using a sharp knife, gently cut a slit down the center of the tater tot. Wiggle a piece of cheese into the slit. Sprinkle Tabasco sauce on top. Wrap bacon tightly around the stuffed tater tot and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
 * 3) Bake 15 minutes, or until they appear to be cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Serve immediately.


 * http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/02/03/bacon-wrapped-tater-tots/

Ingredients

 * 1 (32 ounce) package tater tots
 * 2 pounds sliced bacon, cut in half
 * 6 slices American cheese

Directions

 * Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 * Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
 * Bake for about 10 minutes, so that they are no longer frozen but not completely cooked. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
 * Place bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Fry bacon until cooked through but still flexible. Drain on paper towels.
 * Break each slice of cheese into small pieces. Each slice should make about 16 pieces. Place a piece of cheese against the side of a tater tot. Wrap with a piece of the bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat until you run out of tots.


 * http://allrecipes.com/recipe/130244/bacon-wrapped-tater-tots/