Teddy Tots Recipe
Sriracha honey lime cheese sauce, bacon, scallions
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Ingredients
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Tots
Sriracha Honey Lime Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Tots
Cook the tots
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking. Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Lightly brush or mist with 2 tbs vegetable oil and sprinkle 1 tsp salt evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, deep-fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 3–4 minutes until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
Sriracha Honey Lime Cheese Sauce
Make a roux
In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt 2 tbs unsalted butter. Add 2 tbs all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes until the mixture bubbles and smells slightly toasty but not browned.
Add milk and thicken
Slowly pour in 1 cup whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to cook and whisk gently for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens to a smooth sauce consistency.
Finish the cheese sauce
Reduce heat to low. Whisk in 1 cup grated sharp cheddar and 2 tbs softened cream cheese a handful at a time until fully melted and smooth. Stir in 1 tbs honey, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice until combined. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, taste and adjust heat or sweetness (add more sriracha or honey if desired). Keep the sauce warm on the lowest heat, stirring occasionally.
Toppings & Assembly
Cook the bacon
While the tots bake, place 4 bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp, 8–10 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop into small pieces.
Prepare scallions
Trim and thinly slice 3 scallions on the bias. If using cilantro, roughly chop 2 tbs.
Assemble the Teddy Tots
Arrange the hot tots on a large platter or divide among 4 appetizer plates (serving suggestion: 8 tots per person). Drizzle or spoon the warm sriracha honey lime cheese sauce evenly over the tots. Sprinkle the chopped bacon and sliced scallions on top. Garnish with optional cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside for extra brightness.
Serve
Serve immediately while tots and sauce are hot. Offer extra sriracha or honey on the side for guests who want more heat or sweetness.