These spicy cheese-stuffed tots are a cool appetizer or snack that you can easily make them at home. They are very easy to make and does not require any skills and they are going to be super delicious once you are done making them. You can bake or fry your cheesy-stuffed tots. Both methods yield delicious snacks with minor differences in texture. You will get beautiful crispy skin when you bake the tater tots. Fried crispiness and baked crispiness are a little different. Now this recipe here does not require any special equipment like a potato mill or potato masher. All you need is a cheese grater to shred those parboiled potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil and cook until parboiled, about 6-7 minutes; drain well and let cool.
- Using a box grater, finely shred potatoes. Using a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, drain potatoes completely, removing as much water as possible.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Stir in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and dill; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- The mixture should be workable but dry. Form potatoes into tots.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add tots to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
