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Southern Bacon Wrapped Tater Bites with a crispy exterior and savory filling

Southern 3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Tater Bites

A crowd-pleasing snack that combines savory bacon and crunchy tater tots, sweetened with brown sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots Ensure they are fully cooked before wrapping.
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon About 12 slices, best for wrapping.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed for best adherence.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Cut each bacon slice into 3 pieces.
  3. Pour the brown sugar into a shallow dish.
  4. Take a tater tot, wrap it in a piece of bacon, coat it in brown sugar, and place it on the baking sheet seam-side down.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is mostly cooked.
  2. Flip the tater bites and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These tater bites are best served warm. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, barbecue, or spicy aioli. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.