Description
Easy bacon-wrapped tater tot skewers combining crispy bacon, cheesy tater tots, and simple ingredients for the perfect game day appetizer that’s always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
48 frozen tater tots
8 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12–16 wooden skewers or toothpicks
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
2 green onions, chopped
Hot pepper sauce (optional)
Cooking spray or oil for baking sheet
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
2. Bake frozen tater tots for 28 minutes, flipping halfway through
3. Remove tater tots and let cool slightly
4. Thread 4-6 tater tots onto each skewer
5. Wrap chopped bacon around tater tots on skewers
6. Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheese
7. Bake for additional 5-7 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese melts
8. Garnish with chopped green onions
9. Serve immediately with sour cream and hot pepper sauce
Notes
Use cooking spray on baking sheet to prevent sticking
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning
Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook
For grilling, cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes total
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg