By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 25, 2025
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must-make appetizer for any celebration! Not only are these bacon wrapped tater tots easy to make, but they have a soft yet crispy potato center, just the right amount of flavors, and of course lots of bacon. They’re pop-able, bite sized, and so much fun!
5-Star Review
“These are great. Have made them several times.” -Kris
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are my favorite kid-friendly finger food! They remind me of my Hash Brown Potato Casserole , except these tater tots are sweet and spicy. While baking, the brown sugar creates a perfect stickiness, balanced with spicy cayenne pepper, crispy bacon, and tender tater tots—what’s not to love?
They are a hit for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and and are one of the best Super Bowl Appetizers . They’re a tasty alternative to typical french fries and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 24 frozen tater tots room temperature
- ▢ 6 slices bacon
- ▢ ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sprinkle the brown sugar/cayenne pepper mix on top of the bacon and rub the mixture into the bacon. 6 slices bacon
- Cut each slice of bacon into 4 equal pieces.
- Wrap the bacon around the tater tot and secure with a toothpick. 24 frozen tater tots
- Place the tater tot seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with all the tater tots.
- Bake the tater tots at 400°F for 20-25 minutes and flip halfway through cooking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Use thin cut bacon strips. Thick cut bacon takes longer to bake.
- Don’t cook the bacon before wrapping. Wrap raw strip around the tot and bake together.
- Soaking toothpicks in water helps prevent them from burning.
- Use a wire rack while baking. Extra grease from bacon will collect in the baking sheet and tots will be crispy.
- Always use frozen tots.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate : Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. To reheat, bake them at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Freeze before baking : Once all the tater tots are wrapped in raw bacon and secured with a toothpick, line them in a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Afterwards, transfer them to a storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
Freeze after baking : Once all the tots are baked, let them cool at room temperature. Pop them in a freezer safe bag and freeze for 1-2 months. To reheat, bake them at 350°F for 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Hot Onion Dip and Ranch are my favorite dips to serve with these sweet n spicy tots. Try my Spiced Rum with these for a cozy weeknight dinner!
more bacon wrapped appetizers!
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Bacon Wrapped Crackers
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple with Brown Sugar
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 24 frozen tater tots room temperature
- 6 slices bacon
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sprinkle the brown sugar/cayenne pepper mix on top of the bacon and rub the mixture into the bacon. 6 slices bacon
- Cut each slice of bacon into 4 equal pieces.
- Wrap the bacon around the tater tot and secure with a toothpick. 24 frozen tater tots
- Place the tater tot seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with all the tater tots.
- Bake the tater tots at 400°F for 20-25 minutes and flip halfway through cooking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use thin cut bacon strips. Thick cut bacon takes longer to bake.
- Don’t cook the bacon before wrapping. Wrap raw strip around the tot and bake together.
- Soaking toothpicks in water helps prevent them from burning.
- Use a wire rack while baking. Extra grease from bacon will collect in the baking sheet and tots will be crispy.
- Always use frozen tots.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
