Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 16 bacon strips, cut in half
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 32 frozen Tater Tots

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.

Combine syrup and pepper flakes. Dip each bacon piece in syrup mixture, then wrap around a Tater Tot. Secure with toothpicks.

Place on a greased rack in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.Yield: 32 appetizers.