Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers
Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers deliver a golden crust that gives way to gooey smoked cheddar or gouda inside. The contrast of crunchy potato and rich, smoky cheese makes them an addictive bite, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 9
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the eggs, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Put half of the hash browns into a food processor. Pulse once or twice briefly until most shreds are about 1/2 inch long; it's fine if some shreds remain long.
- 4
Add the hash browns to the bowl with the egg mixture. Repeat with the remaining hash browns. Toss to coat.
- 5
Divide the hash brown mixture into thirty-two 1 1/2-tablespoon portions (a #40 scoop works well for this).
- 6
Working over the sink, place one portion of the mixture in the palm of your hand and set a cheese cube in the center.
- 7
Close your hand to press the hash brown mixture around the cheese, shaping it into a short cylinder and squeezing out excess liquid as you go.
- 8
Set the shaped tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. When all the tots are shaped, freeze them until they hold their shape, 30 minutes.
- 9
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry 4 to 6 tots at a time until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Keep fried tots warm in a 200 degree F (95 degrees C) oven while frying the rest.
- Calories 2173.98 kcal High 109%
- Protein 12.93 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 46.79 g 17%
- Total Fat 223.7 g High 287%
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 127.75 mg High 43%
- Sodium 394.46 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 248.18 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 820.48 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 85.48 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 2173.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers?
- About 45 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2173.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers healthy?
- Crispy Tater Tots with Melty Cheese Centers has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 2173.98 calories and 12.93 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 394.46 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.24 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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