Ingredients

16 bacon strips, halved crosswise1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes32 frozen Tater Tots, thawed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.

Combine syrup and pepper flakes. Dip each bacon piece in syrup mixture, then wrap around a Tater Tot. Secure with toothpicks.

Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until bacon is crisp, 12-15 minutes.