Chili Cheese-Stuffed Tots
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These crispy and cheesy tots are a perfect snack or appetizer, featuring a spicy and flavorful chili cheese filling.
Tasty Team
87% would make again
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
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Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- salt, to taste
- ⅓ cup ketchup (80 g)
- 4 cups potato (900 g), grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 8 oz cheddar cheese cube (250 g)
- oil, for frying
Nutrition Info
- Calories 475
- Fat 25g
- Carbs 26g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 33g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break up into smaller bits using a spoon or spatula.
- Add the cayenne, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, then mix until evenly incorporated.
- Add ketchup. Mix thoroughly allowing beef to cook all the way through.
- Remove the pan from heat, and drain excess fat.
- Add the grated potatoes to a bowl, and add in the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
- Using the palm of your hand, spread 1 tablespoon of the potatoes into a thin pancake.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the beef, then press a cheese cube into the middle.
- Fold potato over beef and cheese, then create a fist around the tot while using your opposite hand to flatten both sides, creating the cylindrical tot form.
- Heat vegetable oil over high heat until temperature reaches 360˚F (182˚C).
- Fry the tots in batches for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Transfer fried tots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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