Cheddar-Stuffed Mega Tater Tots

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is a cost-effective thickening alternative.

Start by peeling the potatoes and placing them in cold water.

Bring the cold water with potatoes to a boil and cook for approximately 20 minutes until firm, not fully mashed.

Cool the potatoes completely after cooking.

Shred the cooked potatoes using a shredder.

Season the shredded potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste and lightly toss them.

Add parmesan cheese to the seasoned potatoes and incorporate it.

Take a cube of cheddar cheese for stuffing in the center of the tater tot.

Form a patty with the seasoned shredded potatoes, place the cheddar cube in the center, and shape it into a tater tot.

Repeat the shaping process for a second tater tot.

Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C) enough to submerge the tater tots.

Deep fry the tater tots for about 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.

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