Pioneer Woman Tater Tots Food

LOADED CHICKEN AND TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚. Spread the Tater Tots on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the broccoli with the olive oil on a second baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. After the tots have baked about 5 minutes, put the broccoli in the oven and roast, switching the pans halfway through, until charred and tender, about 20 minutes. The tots and broccoli should be finished around the same time.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, turning, until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and break into pieces. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan.
• Toss the chicken in a large bowl with the smoked paprika and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the bacon fat in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. (It doesn't need to be cooked through-it'll finish cooking in the oven.)
• Combine the tots and broccoli on one baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer. Arrange the chicken on top and sprinkle with the cheddar. Bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the bacon and chives and serve with sour cream.

TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Line up the tater tots in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking the sausage up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then sprinkle it over the tater tots.
• In a large bowl, mix the milk, half-and-half, seasoned salt, cayenne, eggs, bell peppers, half of both cheeses and some salt and pepper. Pour over the tots and sausage mixture, then top with the rest of the cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake, covered, for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is brown and bubbly and the casserole is cooked through, another 20 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

SOUL SWEET 'TATERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the sweet potatoes on the oven rack and bake until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. When the potatoes are finished cooking, let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Slice them open lengthwise and scrape out the flesh with a fork into a large bowl. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
• Add the granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla and salt to the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Mash the mixture with a potato masher until combined and slightly lumpy-you don't want it to be perfectly smooth.
• Now, in a separate bowl, mash the brown sugar, pecans, flour and butter with a pastry cutter or fork until thoroughly combined. The mixture should resemble a crumble.
• Spread the sweet potato mixture in a 14-cup oval-shaped baking dish and sprinkle the crumb mixture all over the top. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

CHICKEN TOT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place a large skillet over a medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken, cream of celery soup, 1/2 can of water and the frozen mixed vegetables. Stir well and cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Arrange the tater tots in tightly packed rows to completely cover the top. Do not press the tots into the mixture; just let them sit on top. Bake until the tot topping is browned and the chicken mixture is bubbly, about 30 minutes, then serve.

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.