Cheesy Tots

These aren’t your average tots! Loaded with cheese, they’re yummy on their own or dipped in your favorite sauce. They freeze well for later use as well!

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Shred potatoes using a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl; allow to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Mix Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2 tablespoons of potato mixture at a time into thick disk shapes.

Step: 4

Pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a separate bowl. Roll potato disks in flour, coat with egg, and roll in panko.

Step: 5

Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Per Serving: 251 calories; protein 10.1g; carbohydrates 33.7g; fat 10.6g; cholesterol 77.7mg; sodium 345.5mg.

Deciding stay in and make food your food instead of dining out is already a step in the best way if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know exactly what’s happen into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to make your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish would easily make down of your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories would all get than high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .