Cheesy Tots

These Fontina and Cheddar tots aren't your average tots! Loaded with cheese, they're yummy on their own or dipped in your favorite sauce. They freeze well for later use as well!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 3 ounces grated fontina cheese
• 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
• 3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Shred potatoes using a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix Cheddar cheese, Fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2-tablespoon portions potato mixture into thick, disk shapes.

Step 4

Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

While the oil is heating, pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a third bowl. Roll each potato disk in flour, coat with egg, then roll in panko to coat.

Step 6

Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.