Tater Tot Waffles With Saucy Sausage And Feta Recipes

TOT WAFFLE BREAKFAST STACKS

Steps:

• Preheat a double waffle iron to a medium-high setting.
• Toss the tater tots with the cheese and Tex-Mex seasoning in a bowl.
• Lightly spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, then arrange the tater tots and cheese mixture in a single layer on the waffle iron. Firmly press and close the waffle iron, then cook until crisp, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and fry to your preference, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Divide the waffles between 2 plates. Arrange the bacon halves over the top of the waffles. Top each with a fried egg, salsa, sour cream, avocado and cilantro, then serve.

CHICKEN AND TATER TOT WAFFLES

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce in a large bowl; stir to submerge the chicken. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Preheat a waffle iron (not Belgian) and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Working in batches, fill the waffle iron with a single layer of Tater Tots (they should be touching). Close the waffle iron and cook until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on your waffle iron. (The waffles are done when they release easily without sticking.) Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining Tater Tots.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large wide pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Toss the flour, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and the granulated garlic in a large bowl. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture using tongs; reserve the buttermilk mixture. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture and dredge again in the flour. Fry until the chicken is crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt.
• Combine the honey, the remaining 1 tablespoon hot sauce and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just warm. Serve the chicken and waffles with the spicy honey.