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Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped Tots with Cheese Sauce

Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped Tots with Cheese Sauce

Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped Tots with Cheese Sauce

 

INGREDIENTS


  • Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
  • Tater Tots:
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Premium Jalapeño Bacon, cut each slice into 3 ½-inch lengths
  • 24 frozen tater tots, thawed

DIRECTIONS


For Cheese Sauce:
1. In medium saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
2. Add flour, salt, and pepper, whisking over medium heat 1 minute.
3. Add milk gradually while whisking. Heat to boiling.
4. Add cheese until melted.
5. Serve warm.
 
For the tater tots:
1. In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil to 375°F.
2. Roll slice of bacon around each tater tot. Secure with wooden pick.
3. Cook each tater tot in oil 2 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
4. Serve with warm cheese sauce for dipping.
 
 
 
 
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