instant tator tots

Recipe by
Karen Sills
Harrisiville, MS

Creamy, cheesy and savory bites of goodness.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For instant tator tots

  • 4 oz
    packet idahoan applewood smoked bacon mash potatoes(instant)
  • 1 can
    diced new potatoes
  • 1 sm
    shallot, diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, diced
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper,diced
  • 2 oz
    two 2oz big creek cheese snack, cut into small chunks.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • self rising flour
  • oil for frying

How To Make instant tator tots

  • 1
    Make potatoes according to package. Let cool.
  • 2
    Drain can of potatoes and spread on paper towel to dry them.
  • 3
    Add the diced potatoes to the mash potatoes and stir.
  • 4
    Add the shallot, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Stir to combine.
  • 5
    Add salt and pepper. Stir in two tablespoons of flour.
  • 6
    Pour about 1/3 cup flour in a bowl. Add more as needed.
  • 7
    Heat oil in skillet or deep fryer.
  • 8
    scoop out teaspoon of potatoes and roll into flour and shape into a tot. You can make them as big or as small as you like.
  • 9
    Fry a few at a time until golden brown.

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