Bacon And Cheese-Stuffed Tater Tots
Golden, crunchy potato bites stuffed with gooey cheddar and smoky bacon. These homemade tater tots are perfect for family dinners, game-day snacks, or any time you want comfort food with a fun twist.
Ingredients
Potato Base
- 500 g 1 lb russet potatoes
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling
- 100 g 3.5 oz bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 100 g 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
- 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion optional
Coating
- 1 egg beaten
- 60 g ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 60 g ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- Oil for frying or spray for baking/air-frying
Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes, then boil in salted water 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, cool slightly, and mash or grate coarsely.
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop 1 tbsp mixture, flatten, and place cheese and bacon in the center. Seal and form tots. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Chill for 30 minutes if you want a firmer texture.
- Roll each tot in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- For deep frying: heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry 3–4 minutes until golden. For baking: preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), spray tots with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping once. For air frying: cook at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.