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~ hotty tottys ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

If you like food with some kick, you will love these tots. I served with spicy ranch. Everyone loved them. For a party I'll double or triple the recipe. They will be served at my Super Bowl Party. The recipe was shared with my husband, by one of his co - workers. I tweaked it to our liking. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ hotty tottys ~

  • 1 bag
    32 ounce ore ida tater tots - thawed
  • 3 tsp
    cajun seasoning - i use tony chachere's creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    heaping - each pepper & dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp
    each garlic powder & onion powder
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    cayenne - i used 3/4 tsp - we like hot
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

How To Make ~ hotty tottys ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degree F. Mix spices.
  • 2
    Add butter and oil to a skillet or saucepan, heat until butter is melted into oil, stir to combine. Remove from burner and stir in spices. Thoroughly combine.
  • 3
    In a medium sized bowl, pour in about 1/3 of the seasoned oil. Now add about 1/3 of the tater tots and swirl to coat in bowl. I also used a spatula and carefully tossed. Once coated place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tots, until all are coated. If there's any remaining sauce, drizzle over tots.
  • 4
    Bake until desired crispness, about 25 - 30 minutes. Can season with salt when taken from oven. I found they were salty enough.
  • 5
    I served with spicy ranch dressing. Yum!
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