Mashed Potato Tots Recipes

BAKED LOADED MASHED POTATO TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper
• In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, cheddar cheese, bacon and chives with a wooden spoon. Pour panko bread crumbs onto a medium sized plate.
• Use a melon baller to scoop out the mashed potato mixture and place the mashed potato ball into the panko bread crumbs. Roll the mashed potato until covered, then use your fingers to form it into a tater tot shape. Place on pan.
• Repeat until all the mashed potatoes are covered in panko, refilling the panko plate as needed.
• Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, turning the tater tots once halfway through baking. Remove from oven and serve hot.
• To make the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE TATER TOT CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the beaten eggs.
• Mix the flour inches Season with a little salt.
• Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop the potato mixture by the spoonful into the bowl of panko crumbs.
• Gently press the panko into the soft potato "tots.".
• Place them on a sheet pan covered with a sheet of wax paper.
• Heat a small pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees F.
• Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
• Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place them on a paper towel to drain.
• Sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt.
• Serve hot with ketchup and enjoy!