Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Tater Tots

 🥓🧀 Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Tater Tots 🥔🔥

Crispy, gooey, and bursting with smoky bacon — these tots are next-level snack goals! 🤤

Ingredients:

* 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 egg

* 1 tsp garlic powder

* Salt & pepper to taste

* 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella (or both)

* 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits

* Oil for frying

* Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix hash browns, flour, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Take a tablespoon of the mixture, flatten slightly, and place a cube of cheese and a few bacon bits in the center.

3. Wrap the mixture around the filling to form a tot. Repeat until all mixture is used.

4. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

5. Fry the tots in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with more bacon bits and chives.

Pro Tip:

Freeze stuffed tots for 15 minutes before frying to help them hold their shape better! ❄️🔥