Loaded Tater Tots Recipe

Name: Loaded Tater Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 cups Mashed Potatoes; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Colby-Jack); 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 4 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled; 3 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 3 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying

Servings: persons

3 cups Mashed Potatoes
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Colby-Jack)
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
4 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled
3 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
3 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying

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In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with remaining ingredients, except panko and vegetable oil.
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Mix thoroughly.
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Add panko to a shallow dish like a pie plate.
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Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy sauce pan to about 350 degrees F.
5
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon to form potatoes, dropping each scoop into panko.
6
Coat all sides of potato ball and form into a tater tot shape.
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Fry about 4 or 5 at a time, turning to brown on all sides about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
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Serve with ketchup or ranch dressing.
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Enjoy!
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(Recipe adapted from Heather Christo Cooks.)

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Mashed Potatoes, 2 whole Eggs, Beaten, 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream, 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Colby-Jack), and more.

Yes, Loaded Tater Tots falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Loaded Tater Tots

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