Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of frozen tater tots (32 oz)
- 16 slices of bacon
- 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced
- Toothpicks
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Cooking spray
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
3. Cut each slice of bacon in half.
4. Wrap each tater tot with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
5. Place the bacon-wrapped tater tots on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Top each tater tot with a slice of jalapeño pepper.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the tater tots are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
400°F (200°C)
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 280
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 9g
Sodium: 580mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of jalapeño peppers, you can use bell peppers or any other type of chili pepper.
- You can use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon for a healthier option.
Variations:
- Add shredded cheese on top of the tater tots before wrapping them with bacon.
- Serve with a dipping sauce such as ranch or spicy ketchup.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use toothpicks to secure the bacon and jalapeño pepper on the tater tots.
- If you want your tater tots to be extra crispy, you can broil them for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover tater tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the tater tots on a platter with a dipping sauce in the center.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cold beer or a margarita.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries
- Onion rings
- Coleslaw
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bacon is not crispy enough, you can broil the tater tots for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time.
- If the tater tots are not cooked through, you can bake them for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to handle the bacon and jalapeño peppers with clean hands and wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling them.
- Make sure the tater tots are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safe to eat.
Food history:
- Tater tots were invented in 1953 by the Ore-Ida company as a way to use up leftover potato scraps.
Flavor profiles:
- Salty, smoky, spicy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or a snack.
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