TaterTots
Although TaterTots are not really a thing here in the UK (even though they absolutely should be), I love anything that resembles an almost mini hash brown ball. Plus, I’ve watched enough American teen films to know they’re served in more or less every school and seemed to be loved by everyone?
I recently visited the US for filming (legit still can’t get over that someone actually paid me to film haha) and went specifically to the first diner I could find solely to get the authentic TaterTot experience. It would have looked a tad weird if I, a 29 year fully grown adult, went to a school cafeteria to try them. Luckily I’m still allowed back in the country.
So anyway, here’s my version! Each mouthful will transport you to US and you won’t be mad about it. You’ll be booking a flight asap. I desperately need to visit Idaho but please DM any potato recipes you really want to see me create.
What to serve with?
Make sure you serve up alongside your favourite 90s kiddy tea. By kiddy tea, I mean lots of beige breaded things (like turkey dinosaurs) and a portion of baked beans or peas. Comfort food at it’s finest and it will be enjoyed by the full fam. We love a bit of nostalgia.
As we’re going down a bit of a American potato rabbit hole, I’ve got a goodun for ya’ll. I recently discovered ‘Funeral Potatoes’ and despite the morbid name and addition of cornflakes and chicken soup, it’s a delight. Somehow this weird concoction of ingredients produce a hash brown casserole with a lovely crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 3-4 potatoes, peeled and left whole
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of white pepper
- Plenty of salt to season
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Your favourite dip to serve (I went for a garlic-y mayo and some tomato sauce)
Method
- In a pan of cold salted water, cook the peeled and whole potatoes until tender and falling off the end of a knife. Don't let them get too mushy as they won't grate properly.
- Drain and leave to cool.
- Once cool enough to touch, grate the potatoes into a mixing bowl.
- Add the spices and mix well.
- Mould into tater tot looking tots - you know what I mean. Like a little log shape.
- In a frying pan, add enough oil to coat the base of the pan and heat up.
- Fry off your tots and make sure you turn regularly to get an even goldenness to them.
- Once golden, remove from the pan and serve up with your fave dip!