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HOMEMADE TATER TOTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water and agitate for 10 seconds. Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer and allow to drain for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in large wok or Dutch oven over high heat to 350°F (177°C). Fry potatoes, stirring them with a wire spider until light golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting flame to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Transfer 1/4 of the potatoes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until broken down into rough 1/4- to-1/8 inch pieces, about 8 one-second pulses. Transfer to a mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining potatoes, working in 3 more batches.
• Add salt, starch, sugar, black pepper to taste, and any flavorings if desired. Gently mix with your hands to combine. Shape into cylinders about 3/4-inch wide and 1-inch long.
• Reheat oil to 350°F and add Tater Tots. Allow to fry for 1 minute, then gently agitate with a metal spider to separate them. Continue to cook, adjusting flame to maintain heat, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season immediately with salt. Serve hot.

CRISPY BAKED PARMESAN TATER TOTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. 2. In a food processor, pulse the potatoes together until finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor, you can skip this step. 3. Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, 1 cup parmesan, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and a large pinch of salt. Mix until combined and the mixture is moistened. 4. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the potatoes out of the bowl, pack it together with your hands until it holds a ball, then form into a cylinder and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mix. Don't stress about the shape, they don't need to be perfect. Brush/mist each tot with olive oil, be generous. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-12 minutes, slide a spatula underneath the tots, then flip and bake 10 more minutes. Flip once to the uncooked side, bake 10-12 minutes, until golden and crisp. 5. In a small bowl, combine 1-2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, and thyme/oregano. Sprinkle the warm tots with the parmesan. Serve tots with lots of ketchup for dipping. ENJOY.

DOUBLE-BAKED STUFFED TATERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425*.
• Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
• Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour.
• Place potatoes on a wire rack and cool slightly.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add red onion; saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Using a sharp knife, slice potatoes in half lengthwise.
• Using a small spoon, scoop out potato pulp, leaving a small amount attached to the skin to form a shell.
• In a large bowl, combine potato pulp, mushroom mixture, sour cream and parmesan.
• Mix well.
• Spoon potato mixture evenly into shells.
• Place potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

BAKED STUFFED BROCCOLI TATERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Put tater tots, onion and broccoli in casserole.
• Mix together soup and sour cream and pour over top of tater tots and vegetables.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Add cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle bacon over top and serve.

LOADED SMASHED TATERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender., Drain; return to pan. Lightly mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, cream cheese and butter to reach desired consistency. Stir in bacon, cheeses, green onions, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.

VEGGIE STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Bake potatoes until fork tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, saute the squash, mushrooms, garlic and onions in 1 tablespoons butter until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Scoop insides out of potatoes, whip with milk, 2 tbsp butter, salt and then stir in cheese.
• Refill potato shells. Place on plates and mound the saute'd veggies over the top. Serve immediately.

STUFFED AND BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
• Slice off the top of each tomato and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pulp, chopped. Invert the tomatoes to drain.
• In a medium bowl combine rice, tomato pulp, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt, garlic and olive oil; mix well. Spoon filling into tomato shells.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

JUST LIKE STUFFED BAKED TATERS

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower until soft, about 8-10 minutes; drain very well and break up the florets a bit with a spoon. It's also very good if you leave the cauliflower a little chunky. Put in a greased 8 x 8" baking pan or a 2-quart casserole. Mix in the cream cheese, cheddar, green onion, salt, pepper and bacon. Dust the top with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350º for 20-40 minutes, until browned and bubbly. Or, microwave, loosely covered, for about 40 minutes on 50% power, turning the dish after 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings Can be frozen