Pizza Tots
Pizza tots are a fun twist on traditional tater tots and are a popular appetizer at parties and game nights.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Pizza Tots
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and grate the potatoes.
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Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
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In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Form small tots with the potato mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake the tots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
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Remove the tots from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
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Once the tots have cooled slightly, top each tot with a spoonful of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a slice of pepperoni.
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Fry the tots in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove the tots from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
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Serve the pizza tots hot with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
