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A vertically aligned photo of a white plate piled high with smashed tater tots, covered in cheese and herbs.
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Smashed Tater Tots

Smashed Tater Tots are baked until crispy and topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley. You'll be grabbing these right off the pan!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 24-32 ounces frozen tater tots
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped small

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the tater tots across the greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the tots from the oven. Increase the temperature to 450°F. Spray the bottom of a heavy measuring cup with oil and gently press down on each tot to flatten them. Return them to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until they start to crisp.
  • Remove from the oven, flip each tot over, and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg