Giant Cheesy Tater Tots
Filled with cheese, massive and delicious these Giant Cheesy Tater Tots are a fun, kid-friendly appetizer that will have everyones bellies full!
Prep Time50 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 tots
Calories: 121kcal
- 2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes russet or your favorite type
- 1 tsp galic salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded Montery Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Seasoning Salt/Sea Salt
Preheat deep fryer to 375.
Peel your potatoes and boil for about 30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Remove from pot and let cool.
Once cool shred in a food processor and place in large bowl.
Mix in your garlic salt, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper and cheese.
Shape each one into a giant tot using about 3 Tablespoons of mixtures.
In separate bowls place your flour, eggs and breadcrumbs.
To coat the tots start by rolling in flour, dipping in eggs then lastly into breadcrumbs.
Place on baking sheet until each one is coated.
In batches place in deep fryer and fry until golden.
Remove and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Sprinkle with some seasoning salt and/or sea salt and serve!
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.2mg