Jalapeno Bacon Tater Tots with Ranch Dipping Sauce make a fantastic salty/spicy appetizer. They pack a lot of heat and have a wonderful crispy exterior. Finger food doesn’t get any better than this.

 
Bacon and potatoes are of course a classic combination.  There is something about their crispy exterior and nice soft interior that kids and adults alike can’t resist.
 
Adding a little barbecue sauce to the bacon adds a layer of flavor and smokiness. A little sliver of jalapeno wrapped inside the bacon gives these babies a nice kick. But don’t worry. The cool, creamy ranch dip helps cool your mouth down.

 
Ingredients Needed

Cooking spray
Frozen Tater Tots
Bacon
Jalapenos
BBQ Sauce- use your favorite. Ranch dressing mix
Buttermilk
Mayonnaise

Jalapeno Bacon Tater Tots Recipe Tips
If you’ll be serving kids who might object to the heat of the jalapenos, leave the jalapenos off of half of them. They’ll still be super yummy.
 
Make as many of these as you have the patience for. It’s a little time consuming to wrap all the tater tots and get that jalapeno situated in there just so. But it’s so worth it. They’ll disappear in a flash.
Best eaten right away.
Do NOT use thick cut bacon.
Note: Be extra careful to wash your hands well after handling the jalapenos and definitely do not touch your eyes.
 

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