Bacon-wrapped tots (AJC Staff)
Since there seemed to be some interest in the subject of Tater Tots — both those served in restaurants around town and those served at home — I thought I’d share the other recipes from my t0t-stravaganza of a couple of years ago. Hope you like them.
Bacon-wrapped Tater Tots
20 servings (2 tots apiece); Hands on: 10 minutes; Total time: 35 minutes
Funny, tasty, disarming for food snobs. Think of the canapes served at Elly Mae Clampett’s wedding. Center-cut Oscar Mayer bacon is just the right size.
- 40 Tater Tots
- 20 slices bacon (not too long), cut in half
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Allow tots to thaw on counter for 15 to 20 minutes, or defrost in microwave for 1 minute, until spearable with a toothpick.
Wrap each tot tautly with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the tots standing upright on a baking sheet (make sure the sheet has sides to hold the rendered bacon fat). Cook for 10 minutes. Remove and place the tots on …