Crispy Loaded Tater Tart 5fix Recipes

POTATO CRUSTED CATFISH #5FIX

Steps:

• Combiner buttermilk and hot sauce in a ziplock bag. Add fish filets and refrigerate for 10 minutes .
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Place potatoes in a bowl and use a pair of scissors to cut potatoes into smaller shreds (about 1/4 inch pieces). Pat with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
• Remove fish from buttermilk allowing excess to drip of and place on a paper towel. Divide half of the potatoes evenly between the fish filets spreading and pressing firmly onto the tops of fish filets. The layer of potatoes should be about 1/4 inch thick.
• Carefully place fish, potato side down, into hot oil. Press remaining potatoes onto the fish filets. Cook 6-8 minutes until the potatoes on the bottom side are brown and crispy, then carefully turn and cook an additional 6-8 minutes until the other side is brown and the fish is cooked through.

KICKIN' JALAPENO TATER TOTS #5FIX

Steps:

• Fill a heavy saucepan with canola oil to about 2 inches deep and place over medium high heat. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil until it reaches 325 degrees.
• Place shredded hash browns in food processor (working in batches if necessary) and pulse until pieces are broken down into smaller bits. 8 - 10 pulses.
• Place chopped hash browns in a bowl and add cornstarch, peppers, and 1 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
• Shape mixture into tots or small balls about 3/4" in diameter.
• Working in batches, fry tots in canola oil until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes each batch. Remove tots with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate or sheet pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp salt. Serve immediately.

SHREDDED TATER TOT CASSEROLE #5FIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and spoon into a 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, voila!

LOADED POTATO QUESADILLAS #5FIX

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon. Reserve bacon drippings for later use.
• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• Stir in bacon, green onions and cheese.
• Spread mashed potato mixture onto one side of 4 tortillas to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with remaining tortillas.
• Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon reserved bacon dripping to skillet. Place 1 quesadilla into skillet. Lightly brush top of quesadilla with bacon drippings.
• Cook until golden brown and crispy on bottom. Turn and cook until golden brown on bottom.
• Repeat to cook remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges before serving.

TATER TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry to a 12-in. circle. Using a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from each pastry. Press circles onto the bottoms and up the sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, beat sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in pepper jack cheese, onions, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Spoon or pipe into tart shells; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until potato is lightly browned. Top each with an olive slice.

FRENCH ONION POTATO CASSEROLE #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray non stick cooking spray on bottom and sides of large casserole dish or casserole pan.
• Empty and mix all ingredients ( except potato chips ) directly into the casserole dish/pan and spread evenly.
• Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes until dish starts to bubble at sides.
• Remove foil and cover casserole with small smashed bits of potato chips.
• Resume cooking uncovered for 15 minutes more.

CRISPY LOADED TATER TART #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In the meantime, microwave butter in a medium bowl until melted. Add the potatoes and cheese and stir until thoroughly combined.
• Press the mixture into a 9" tart pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until potatoes begin to crisp and turn golden brown.
• Remove from oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. To serve, place your hand on the bottom of the tart pan and push up to remove sides. Transfer tart to a flat surface and cut into 10 slices. Top each slice with a generous dollop of sour cream and crumbled bacon.
• Enjoy!