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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Using mashed potatoes, making homemade tater tots is easy and this recipe has a special southwestern flair! Ingredients:
3 cups simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes (thawed but chilled) |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/2 cup flour |
6 slices bacon, chopped |
1/2 cup canned corn |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix |
3 cups panko breadcrumbs |
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) |
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt |
serve with guacamole or sour cream |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes, bacon, corn, taco seasoning, and the beaten eggs.
2. Mix the flour inches season with a little salt.
3. Drop by the spoonful into a bowl of panko crumbs.
4. Gently press the panko into the soft potato “tots.”.
5. Place them on a sheet pan covered in a sheet of wax paper.
6. Heat a pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees.
7. Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
8. Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place on a paper towel to drain.
9. Serving with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese.
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