Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

• 16 slices Bacon, The Thinner The Better
• 32 Pickled Jalapeno Pepper Slices
• 32 Tater Tots, Defrosted
• 32 Toothpicks
• Vegetable Oil, For Frying
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Begin by cutting bacon slices in half so that you have 32 short pieces.
3. Place a jalapeno slice at the end of a piece of piece of bacon, top with a tater tot and roll it up.
4. Secure it all together by skewering it completely through with a toothpick.
5. Repeat with remaining tater tots.
6. Heat oil to about 350 degrees F in a fryer or deep pan.
7. Fry wrapped tater tots in small batches until bacon is crisped, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Do not overcrowd the pan or they will stick together.
9. Drain briefly on a paper towel.
10. Place on an oven-proof dish and top with shredded cheese.
11. Place in preheated oven for 5-6 minutes to slightly melt the cheddar cheese.
12. Serve immediately.

bacon, pepper, tater, toothpicks, vegetable oil, cheddar cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/bacon-wrapped-tater-tots/ (may not work)