Handmade Tater Tots
A delicious combo of shredded potatoes, cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings all rolled into a little ball and fried to a golden brown.
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Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet You can also use a pot
- 1 for or strainer for turning and removing from pan
- 1 bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of shredded potatoes, thawed I used frozen potatoes but you can shred your own if you like. Just make sure the water is drained from them
- 8 oz cream cheese, regular, softened
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese I bought a block of cheese and shredded it myself
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs I used Private Selection
- garlic salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced I saved some for topping
- 2 cups Canola oil You can use more if you like
Instructions
- Let shredded potatoes thaw a bit
- Add cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well
- Form into medium size balls
- Fry in Canola oil until crispy
- Drain and serve hot with ranch dressing. Top with more scallions, cheese, and ranch if you like