Cheesy Tots

These 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: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 24 mins
• Total Time: 49 mins
• Calories: 251 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt
• 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mix Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2 tablespoons of potato mixture at a time into thick disk shapes.

Step 4

Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a separate bowl. Roll potato disks in flour, coat with egg, and roll in panko.

Step 5

Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.