The prep works better if the tots are partially thawed.

Place each handful of tater tots in separate locations in a waffle iron

Heat until tots are crispy, making 2 patties of tots

Fry 1 to 1-1/2 strips of bacon per burger patty.

Remove bacon to a plate and fry the burger patties in the bacon grease

When burgers are cooked to desired doneness, top with 2 slices of american cheese.

Add few tablespoons of water to the pan, then cover to steam the cheese to a melting point.

Remove the burgers and fry an egg to sunny side up in the same fry pan.

Plate a tater tot patty, then add the burger patty, bacon and egg.  Season with salt and pepper.

Add bourbon maple syrup sauce (below).

Top with remaining tater tot patty.

Add butter and syrup to a sauce pan

Simmer until thickened

Add bourbon and reduce to syrup.