SOUTHWESTERN TATER TOTS

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: Using mashed potatoes, making homemade tater tots is easy and this recipe has a special southwestern flair!

Provided by edeneats

Categories Potato

Time 20m

Yield 48 tater tots, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes (thawed but chilled)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
6 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup canned corn
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
serve with guacamole or sour cream

Steps:

In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes, bacon, corn, taco seasoning, and the beaten eggs.
Mix the flour inches season with a little salt.
Drop by the spoonful into a bowl of panko crumbs.
Gently press the panko into the soft potato "tots.".
Place them on a sheet pan covered in a sheet of wax paper.
Heat a pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees.
Gently drop the tater tots into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes until they are hot and golden.
Pull the tater tots from the hot oil with a strainer and gently place on a paper towel to drain.
Serving with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2415.1, Fat 230.4, SaturatedFat 31.8, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 1604.6, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 17.6