These cheese-stuffed tater tots are a fun appetizer for a casual get together. Serve with whatever dipping sauce you enjoy.
Prep Time::40 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (30-ounce) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
4 ounces smoked Cheddar or gouda cheese, cut into 32 cubes
1 quart peanut oil
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine eggs, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
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Place half of the hash browns in a food processor. Pulse briefly once or twice until most of the shreds are about 1/2-inch long. It’s fine if some of the shreds stay long.
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Add hash browns to the bowl with egg mixture. Repeat with remaining hash browns. Toss to coat.
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Divide hash brown mixture in thirty-two 1 1/2-tablespoon portions (a #40 scoop is great for this).
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Working over the sink, place a portion of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Place a cheese cube in the center.
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Close your hand to press the hash browns mixture around the cheese, pressing and shaping to form a short cylinder, squeezing out excess liquid as you go.
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Place shaped tots on a parchment lined baking sheet.When all tots are shaped, freeze until they hold their shape, 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry 4 to 6 tots at a time until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Keep fried tots warm in a 200 degree F (95 degrees C) oven while frying the rest.
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Nutritional Information:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.