Southwestern Tater Tots Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE-PACKED TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Cut the head of cauliflower in half, remove the stem, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the corn, carrots, black beans, and 2 cups (600 g) of cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes, until the corn starts to brown around the edges.
• Add the flour, chili powder, and salt and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated.
• Add the milk and diced tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
• Turn off the heat and arrange the tater tots on top of the vegetable mixture.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
• Garnish the casserole with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, if using.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN TATER TOTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes, bacon, corn, taco seasoning, and the beaten eggs.
• Mix the flour inches season with a little salt.
• Drop by the spoonful into a bowl of panko crumbs.
• Gently press the panko into the soft potato "tots.".
• Place them on a sheet pan covered in a sheet of wax paper.
• Heat a pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees.
• 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 on a paper towel to drain.
• Serving with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese.

SOUTHWEST TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the hamburger meat and the sausage together in a skillet. Drain the canned veggies and mix all together in a casserole dish with the cheese sauce. After the meat is browned and the grease is drained stir it in with the mixture. Top with the tater tots then sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Bake in the oven at 375°F till the tops of the tots are browned the way you like. Let sit for 10 minutes before you dig inches Enjoy!
• (Alterations: you can also mix in french fried onions with the tater tot layer before cooking).

HOMEMADE TATER TOTS®

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.