Cheese Stuffed Tater Tots Recipe By Tasty Recipes

CHILI CHEESE-STUFFED TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break up into smaller bits using a spoon or spatula.
• Add the cayenne, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, then mix until evenly incorporated.
• Add ketchup. Mix thoroughly allowing beef to cook all the way through.
• Remove the pan from heat, and drain excess fat.
• Add the grated potatoes to a bowl, and add in the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
• Using the palm of your hand, spread 1 tablespoon of the potatoes into a thin pancake.
• Add 1 teaspoon of the beef, then press a cheese cube into the middle.
• Fold potato over beef and cheese, then create a fist around the tot while using your opposite hand to flatten both sides, creating the cylindrical tot form.
• Heat vegetable oil over high heat until temperature reaches 360˚F (182˚C).
• Fry the tots in batches for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
• Transfer fried tots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE-STUFFED TATER TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine thawed hash browns, flour, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl.
• Take a piece of cheese and wrap a palmful of the mixture around it, shaping it into a tot (you may have to squeeze out some excess moisture to make it nice and tight).
• Fill a large, deep skillet halfway with oil and heat over medium. When the oil is hot, drop in some tots, turning them along the way until they're crispy and golden brown. Let cool a bit.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY STUFFED PLANTAIN TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Grate the green plantains into a large mixing bowl.
• Add salt, pepper, and chili powder, and mix to combine.
• Wrap one slice of cheese around a hot dog link and cut into fifths.
• Take one tablespoon of your plantain mixture and encase one slice of the cheese-wrapped hot dog, shaping into a cylindrical "tot."
• Repeat until all slices are covered and shaped, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze one hour.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat your oil to 375ºF (190ºC).
• Drop four to five tots into the oil and fry until golden brown, about one to two minutes.
• Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
• Enjoy!