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Smashed-Tater-Tots-Recipe

Smashed Tater Tots

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Smashed Tater Tots offer a delightful flavor with a simple preparation. Perfect as a quick dinner or a comfort snack, these crispy morsels topped with parmesan will please any potato lover.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2432 ounces frozen tater tots
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh italian parsley chopped small

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Spread the tater tots evenly on the greased pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. After 20 minutes, increase the temperature to 450°F.
  4. Spray the bottom of a heavy measuring cup with oil and gently press down on each tot to flatten them.
  5. Return the flattened tots to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until they become crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven, flip each tot, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired before baking for another 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, alongside your choice of dipping sauce.

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Notes

For extra flavor, try adding spices to the tater tots before baking.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or ketchup.
Adjust the parmesan cheese according to your taste preferences.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg