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Late last year I was looking for a new appetizer recipe for a party we were having.  I found one for bacon-wrapped tater tots (insert drool here).  It was obviously an instant must try, and perhaps just as obvious was the fact that I had to “Taylor” it with a few special touches of my own.  The result: “Taylor Tots” – a hit with every crowd I make them for.  I think I made them three different times within the first two weeks, partly because we had several different get togethers during that time and partly because Mike kept requesting them!  And he’s not the only one!  The husband of a good friend of mine requests these any time I come over.  In fact, he’s the reason I made them this weekend for a brunch she was hosting.

The appeal definitely starts with the bacon, but once you pop one in your mouth you’re greeted with a symphony of flavors.  Salty bacon, sweet and spicy seasoning, smoky provolone or tangy swiss, and the perfect amount of crunch from the tot.  Mmm…my mouth is watering already!  I may have to cook up a batch as soon as I’m done with this post!!

Taylor Tots
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
Bacon. Tots. Cheese. What else is there to say?! Oh, did I mention the sweet and spicy seasoning that coats it all?! This makes a large batch, but you'll be glad - there won't be leftovers!
Author: Taylor
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 51 frozen Tater Tots (about half a bag)
  • 1 package of Bacon (not thick cut)
  • 1 package of deli-thin sliced Provolone or Swiss (you'll only use about half the package)
  • Taylor's Special Spice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Prepare two foil lined baking trays with a rack placed in each. Spray the racks with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Mix together the brown sugar, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and ancho chile powder in a small Tupperware container (so you can save any leftovers). Set aside.
  4. Stack several slices of the cheese and cut into strips just slightly less narrow than the tots. Cut the strips in half. Set aside.
  5. Start with about half the package of bacon. Pull the bacon slices out of the package and give them a good stretch. This will make them easier to wrap around the tots.
  6. Cut the bacon slices into thirds
  7. Sprinkle your work space (such as a large cutting board or jelly roll pan) liberally with the seasoning mixture
  8. Lay the bacon strips out on your seasoned work surface so that the strips are just touching at the edges
  9. Sprinkle liberally with the seasoning mixture (yes, now your bacon is seasoned from both sides)
  10. Place a cheese strip in the center of each bacon strip
  11. Place a tot at one end of the first bacon strip and tightly wrap it and the cheese around the tot. Use your fingers to press the bacon around the tot so it doesn't come unwrapped.
  12. Repeat with remaining tots, cheese, and bacon
  13. Arrange the wrapped tots on the prepared trays, seam side down
  14. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly crisped and caramel brown. You may need to turn the broiler on for the last few minutes to crisp them up.
  15. Let cool for a few minutes on the racks before transferring them to a serving dish
  16. Enjoy!
"Taylor" It!
  1. Be sure to turn the fan on over your stove as soon as you put the tots in. Otherwise, the combination of bacon grease and frozen tots will create just enough smoke to set off the smoke detector! You'll only forget once! =)
  2. I usually put a small folded paper towel in the bottom of my serving tray before arranging the tots to soak up any extra grease.
  3. Make sure to grab some for yourself - they'll be gone before you know it!
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