Cheesy Tots Recipe

Name: Cheesy Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled; 3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese; 3 ounces grated fontina cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; vegetable oil for frying; salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
3 ounces grated fontina cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying
salt

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Shred potatoes using a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl; allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2 tablespoons of potato mixture at a time into thick disk shapes.
4
Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a separate bowl. Roll potato disks in flour, coat with egg, and roll in panko.
5
Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, 3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese, 3 ounces grated fontina cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Tots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Tots

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