instant tator tots

Name: Instant Tator Tots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) packet idahoan applewood smoked bacon mash potatoes(instant); 1 can(s) diced new potatoes; 1 small shallot, diced; 4 clove(s) garlic, diced; 1 - jalapeno pepper,diced; 2 ounce(s) two 2oz big creek cheese snack, cut into small chunks.; - salt and pepper to taste; - self rising flour; - oil for frying

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Karen Sills

Harrisiville, MS

Updated on Feb 10, 2017

Creamy, cheesy and savory bites of goodness.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Deep Fry

yield four

Ingredients

4 ounces packet idahoan applewood smoked bacon mash potatoes(instant)
1 can diced new potatoes
1 small shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 - jalapeno pepper,diced
2 ounces 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

Step 1

Make potatoes according to package. Let cool.

Step 2

Drain can of potatoes and spread on paper towel to dry them.
Step 3

Add the diced potatoes to the mash potatoes and stir.
Step 4

Add the shallot, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Stir to combine.
Step 5

Add salt and pepper. Stir in two tablespoons of flour.
Step 6

Pour about 1/3 cup flour in a bowl. Add more as needed.
Step 7

Heat oil in skillet or deep fryer.
Step 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.
Step 9

Fry a few at a time until golden brown.
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