These Leftover Mashed Potatoes Tater Tots don’t have the exact same texture as store bought tater tots but it’s a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
In fact it’s worth making extra mashed potatoes just to make this dish.
The recipe uses Panko bread crumbs and they come in flavors so you can vary flavors.
They’re really good fried as the recipe calls for but alternately you can brush with olive oil and bake. Really good either way.
Super tasty. Give the recipe a try.
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Leftover Mashed Potatoes Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes chilled
- 2 whole eggs beaten
- 1 ⁄2 cup flour
- kosher salt
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the beaten eggs. Mix in the flour and season with a little salt.
- Place the Panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop the potato mixture by the spoonful into the bowl of crumbs.
- Gently press the panko into the soft potato “tots”. Place them on a sheet pan covered with a sheet of wax paper.
- Heat a small pot of oil to between 350-375 degrees F. 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 them on a paper towel to drain.
- Sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt.
Serve hot with ketchup and enjoy!
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Photo by Heather Christo