Calling all tater tot enthusiasts, foodies, and culinary adventurers! Embark on a delectable journey as we explore the tantalizing world of tater tots. These bite-sized wonders, made from shredded potatoes, are a crispy, golden delight. From classic stovetop methods to innovative air fryer techniques, discover the secrets to achieving perfect tater tots with irresistible flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to elevate your tater tot game to new heights. So, grab your apron, fire up your cooking passion, and let's dive into the world of tater tot mastery!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TATER TOTS® CASSEROLE
My family loves this casserole. It is easy to prepare and makes enough for two meals. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh pineapple for a complete meal your family will love!
Provided by Kristy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Spread 20 potato nuggets in the casserole dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef mixture with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
- Smash the warmed potato nuggets in the casserole dish to cover the bottom completely. Spread ground beef mixture over the mashed potato nuggets. Pour soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with remaining potato nuggets and sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese evenly over the nuggets.
- Bake in preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and potatoes golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
HOMEMADE TATER TOTS®
Never have to buy frozen store bought Tater Tots® anymore. This will be a good, more healthy recipe for kids and adults to remember their childhood favorite. Frozen-friendly! Serve immediately, garnished with parsley. Dip the tots in our famous Divine Kuizine Remoulade sauce.
Provided by Shaysfoodjourney
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a pot; add cold water until potatoes are covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Cool until easily handled, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shred potatoes into thin strips with a box grater; drain excess water. Place shredded potato into a large mixing bowl. Stir parsley, flour, salt, seasoned pepper, and onion powder into the potatoes until combined. Shape potato mixture into potato nuggets.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large stockpot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place potato nuggets in the fryer, 5 to 10 at a time. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1752.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
CHEESY BACON TATER TOTS®
These delicious tots are great as a side dish or as a game day appetizer. The potatoes crisp in bacon grease before being baked with Cheddar cheese for an easy bacony, cheesy treat.
Provided by fabeveryday
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, keeping the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add potato nuggets to the skillet. Season with garlic salt and toss until evenly coated. Cook until the outsides are crisp, about 10 minutes, turning carefully with a spatula once or twice. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Carefully remove 1/2 of the potato nuggets from the skillet and spread out remaining nuggets in a single layer. Top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese. Place remaining nuggets on top of the cheese and top with remaining cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until nuggets are warmed through and the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- While the nuggets are baking, crumble the cooked bacon. Remove the skillet from the oven and top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
QUICK TATER TOTS BAKE
I like to make this Tater Tot casserole when time before supper is short. If we have unexpected company, I just double the ingredients and use a 13x9-in. pan. I call it my Please Stay Casserole! -Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with Tater Tots. Combine soup and milk; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
BACON CHEESEBURGER TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE
Good news! You don't go through all the work of making a bacon cheeseburger and fries; you can enjoy that classic flavor by pulling together a few simple ingredients, popping your casserole dish in the oven and waiting for a big, bold homemade dinner to be ready in less than an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in seasoning, soup and sour cream; stir to blend completely.
- Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture on top. Top with half of the chopped bacon, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the remaining frozen potatoes, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 40 minutes; top with remaining chopped bacon. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole edges are bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
LOADED TATER TOTS®
Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Tyson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHICKEN BACON RANCH TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE
Our favorite flavor trinity - chicken, bacon and ranch - comes together in this creamy, cheesy Tater Tots™ casserole that your family is sure to request again and again.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- In medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.
- Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bacon on top.
- In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.
- Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE WITH TATER TOTS®
This cheeseburger casserole was my favorite dish my mom made while I was growing up, and now it is my husband's favorite. With crisp Tater Tots® and ooey-gooey Cheddar cheese, how can you go wrong?
Provided by Stacey Prevette
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable Tater Tots¨
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave on High until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Transfer beef to the prepared casserole dish and spread onion pieces evenly over top. Spread soup over the onions and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over soup. Layer frozen potato nuggets in rows on top of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lightly spray the potato nuggets with cooking spray, and bake until cooked through and crunchy, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 921.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SEASONED TATER TOTS (MEXI-FRIES)
I've found a few recipes online for Mexi-Fries, but few made them exactly like our local Taco Time restaurant. So I tried this recipe, and it's better than most other recipes I found online. It makes a quick and easy side dish to go with tacos or other simple Mexican dishes, or whenever you want to spruce up plain Tater Tots.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Potatoes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- 2. Empty bag of Tater Tots into large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 3. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour the spice mix over the Tater Tots, and toss gently to coat with seasonings.
- 4. Arrange coated Tater Tots on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
TATER TOTS® NACHOS
This delicious dish takes classic nachos and replaces the chips with Tater Tots®; they are absolutely addictive! Serve with your favorite nacho toppings!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Nachos Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake potato nuggets in the preheated oven until golden and heated through, 24 to 26 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir water and taco seasoning mix into beef; cook and stir until liquid is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour cheese sauce into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Continue heating in 15-second intervals until hot, stirring between intervals.
- Spread potato nuggets on a serving plate. Top with meat, cheese sauce, sour cream, onion, and jalapeno slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1351.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BACON-WRAPPED TATER TOTS®
This recipe found me about a year ago and I have absolutely loved it ever since! Given its ingredients I was surprised to find it seems to be a hit no matter where it's served.
Provided by pinklady
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay each slice of bacon onto a work surface and place a potato nugget in the center of each bacon slice. Cut a slit down the center of each potato nugget and place a Cheddar cheese piece into the slit. Top each nugget with a dash of hot sauce. Wrap bacon around each filled potato nugget and secure the bacon to the nugget with a toothpick. Transfer the wrapped nuggets to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are cooked through and bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 761.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
IMPOSSIBLY EASY TATER TOTS™ CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE
Tater Tots™ casserole meets Bisquick™ in this Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie-and it's a match made in comfort-food heaven. Hearty, family friendly and easy to make, this casserole is freezable and feeds a crowd. Serve with ketchup, mustard and pickles for extra cheeseburger flavor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt and pepper. Spread in dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk and eggs with whisk until blended. Pour into baking dish. Arrange frozen potatoes on top of casserole.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are browned. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and knife inserted in center comes out clean (165°F in center). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- To make ahead: Cook beef mixture; spread in baking dish. Refrigerate uncovered 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese; pour Bisquick™ mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To bake: Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover casserole; arrange frozen potatoes on top. Bake and top with cheese as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
CHEESY TATER TOTS & CANADIAN BACON
This slow-cooker meal was created to pay homage to my favorite style of pizza-Hawaiian with bacon and pineapple. The Tater Tots in this recipe make it family-friendly. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place half of the Tater Tots in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with Canadian bacon, peppers, onion and pineapple. Top with remaining Tater Tots. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and pizza sauce; pour over top. Sprinkle with provolone cheese., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SLOPPY JOE TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE
Sloppy Joes meet Tater Tots™ in this casserole that's light on prep and loaded with flavor--and sure to be a hit with the entire family.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and return to skillet. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until boiling.
- Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in bottom of baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, then the remaining potatoes, then remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with chopped pickles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
AIR-FRYER QUICK TATER TOTS BAKE
I like to prepare this dish when I'm short on time. You can also make the bake a little fancier by assembling it in individual ramekins instead of one large baking dish. -Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish that will fit in the air-fryer basket. Top with Tater Tots. Combine soup and milk; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Place baking dish on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook, uncovered, until heated through, 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOPS WITH PARMESAN TATER TOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bake the Tater Tots as the label directs. Transfer to a bowl; add the parmesan, season with salt and pepper and toss. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth; cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Spoon the pan sauce over the pork chops and serve with the Tater Tots and green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calorie, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Cholesterol 140 milligrams, Sodium 658 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams
CHEESE-STUFFED TATER TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: frozen hash brown, all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, cheddar cheese, vegetable oil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine thawed hash browns, flour, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl.
- Take a piece of cheese and wrap a palmful of the mixture around it, shaping it into a tot (you may have to squeeze out some excess moisture to make it nice and tight).
- Fill a large, deep skillet halfway with oil and heat over medium. When the oil is hot, drop in some tots, turning them along the way until they're crispy and golden brown. Let cool a bit.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 1 gram
GREEN CHILE TATER TOTS™ CASSEROLE
Hearty ground beef and green chiles are layered between Tater Tots™ in this deliciously cheesy casserole that's quick to assemble and serve.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Reduce heat to medium; stir in chiles, soup, sour cream and salt until well blended.
- Place half of the Tater Tots™ in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Top with 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, then with remaining Tater Tots™, then with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and Tater Tots™ are lightly browned. Top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
TATER TOTS AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
Make and share this Tater Tots and Ground Beef Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Viclynn
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brown ground beef and onion in medium skillet. Cool.
- Spray 13x9x2 pan with cooking spray. Layer half the beef mixture, half the potatoes, and half the fries. Repeat layers.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Pour over beef/potato mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 574, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 21.3
ZUCCHINI TATER TOTS
These tots are a healthy twist on classic tater tots. Classic tots are deep fried and made with potatoes, but these guys are baked and feature zucchini. Zucchini packs a nutritional punch! It's high in fiber and several vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B vitamins, potassium and manganese. One medium zucchini supplies more than half of your daily Vitamin C needs! To make the tots, I mix shredded zucchini with some minced shallot and dried spices and bind it all together with an egg, breadcrumbs and yummy cheese. I like to use Italian spices and a mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and serve the tots with marinara sauce for dipping. But what I love about this recipe is that it's a blank slate and you can use whatever types of seasoning and cheese you like. They would also be delicious with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a healthy Ranch style sauce. Just be sure to wring out as much water from the zucchini as you can. Zucchini has a high water content so this step is important to prevent the tots from getting soggy. After forming the mixture into tater tot shapes, simply spray them with olive oil and pop them in the oven. After about 20 minutes, they'll be puffed up and ready to be devoured!
Provided by JeffsRecipeBox
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the grated zucchini in cheesecloth or a kitchen towel and wring all of the excess water out (it will be a lot!).
- Place the zucchini in a bowl along with all of the other ingredients except the olive oil. Mix until combined. If the mixture seems too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and form it into an oval shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Arrange the tots on a single layer on the baking sheet and spray or brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake until puffed up and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking. Serve with marinara sauce or other dipping sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for tater tots because they are starchy and hold their shape well. You can also use Yukon Gold potatoes, but they will be less crispy.
- Grate the potatoes: Grating the potatoes is the best way to get a consistent texture for your tater tots. You can use a box grater or a food processor fitted with a grating blade.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture: After grating the potatoes, squeeze out as much of the excess moisture as possible. This will help the tater tots hold their shape better.
- Season the potatoes: Season the grated potatoes with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add chopped herbs or grated cheese.
- Form the tater tots: To form the tater tots, scoop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into your hand and shape it into a small cylinder. You can also use a cookie scoop to make the tater tots more uniform in size.
- Freeze the tater tots: Before cooking, freeze the tater tots on a baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. This will help them hold their shape and cook evenly.
- Cook the tater tots: You can cook tater tots in the oven, deep fryer, or air fryer. Follow the instructions in the recipe for the best results.
Conclusion:
Tater tots are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of seasonings and toppings. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, tater tots are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give tater tots a try.
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