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Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped Tots with Cheese Sauce

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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
Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped Tots
Vegetable oil
1 pound HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Premium Jalapeño Bacon, cut each slice into 3 ½-inch lengths
24 frozen tater tots, thawed

Directions

For the 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 Jalapeno Bacon-Wrapped 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.