Tater Tot Waffles

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

bacon bits

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon bits

💰Cheaper: ham bits

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

tater tots

🥗Healthier: sweet potato tots

💰Cheaper: homemade potato hash

Sweet potato tots add nutrients while remaining similar in texture.

Heat a waffle iron to medium dark and lightly brush the grate with vegetable oil or olive oil, covering both the top and bottom grate.

Arrange about 30 defrosted tater tots in a snug but single layer across the grate for each waffle.

Close the lid firmly, pressing down on the center of the waffle iron to lock it into place.

Cook the tater tot waffle until crisp and brown, which takes about six minutes in my waffle iron on medium dark.

If serving with cheese, add it immediately so it melts on the hot waffle, or let diners add their own cheese at the table.

Top the waffle with chives and sour cream, and serve with a little salsa on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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