Cheesy Tots

These tasty, homemade tots are made with Cheddar and Fontina, coated in crispy panko bread crumbs, and fried until crispy and golden.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 3 ounces grated fontina cheese
• 3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 2.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 inches oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

While the oil is heating, pour flour into a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a separate bowl. Pour panko into a third bowl. Roll each potato disk in flour, coat with egg, then roll in panko to coat.

Step 3

Fry tots in batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on a paper towel-lined tray, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole potatoes; boil until just soft but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 5

Shred potatoes in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool.

Step 6

Mix Cheddar cheese, Fontina cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper into potatoes until well combined. Shape 2-tablespoon portions of potato mixture into thick, disk shapes.