Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
• 12 ounces bacon (each slice cut in 1/2)
• 16 ounces pickled jalapeno peppers (sliced)
• 1 cup Colby-jack cheese
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• toothpicks

Preparation

Step 1

Slightly defrost the tater tots to allow the toothpicks to go through. Hold a jalapeno slice around a tater tot and then wrap ½ slice of bacon around and secure it together with a toothpick. Repeat until all of the bacon is used up.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees. Deep fry tater tots in batches for 3-4 minutes or until brown and crispy looking. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the tater tots have been fried.

Immediately sprinkle with cheddar cheese (you can microwave them a little so that the cheese melts better) and serve with ranch on the side.