Best Baked Tater Pigs Recipes

TATER WEDGES

Steps:

• For the taters: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Thoroughly wash the skins of the potatoes. Cut each in half lengthwise, then slice the halves into 2 to 3 wedges each.
• Place the wedges in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and sprinkle in the rosemary, salt, black pepper and granulated garlic. Toss until the potatoes are thoroughly coated.
• Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet, being sure to leave space in between the wedges. Bake in the middle of the oven until almost tender, about 25 minutes. Flip the wedges over and bake until the edges are crispy and turning brown, about 10 minutes more.
• For the dipping sauce: Meanwhile, place the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, parsley, mustard, pepper and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the fresh herbs are chopped and the ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds. Pour into a small bowl and serve alongside the warm potato wedges.

PARMESAN TATERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the tater tots and the olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat, spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the tater tots from the oven, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a mixing bowl. To the taters, add the garlic, parsley and cheese. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

PULLED PORK TATERS

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine the ketchup, root beer, vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, pepper and mustard; pour over top. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile, scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° until tender, 50-55 minutes., Remove pork; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a large saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Return meat to cooking juices; heat through., With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff with a fork. Top each with butter and pork mixture; top with sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, green onions.