With the end of summer comes an abundance of fresh zucchini. Try this Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots Recipe and that zucchini will be gone in no time! Cheese, zucchini and potatoes fried up into homemade tater tots.
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This Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots Recipe is the ultimate! You get to eat your tater tots but they are mostly zucchini. These tots have enough potato inside to be like our favorite snack but also have that fresh zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese. Zucchini Tater Tots are quite easy to make. Just shred the zucchini and potatoes, mix ingredients, coat with breading and fry until golden.
I use Thrive® Algae Oil to get perfectly golden brown fried tots. Thrive® Algae Oil has a mild, delicate flavor and smell. It is perfect for frying because it has a crazy high smoke point of 485°! And, Thrive® Algae Oil is sustainable. Their mission is to create an oil that is better for people and the planet.
I use a large stand up grater to shred the zucchini and potatoes. Transfer to a cutting board lined with paper towels, place more paper towels on top and press down firmly to absorb any moisture. The dryer you get your shreds, the better.
Once you’ve shredded and dried your zucchini it is smooth sailing. Mix with the other ingredients and form into tater tot shapes.
When I began testing this recipe it was for a fritter patty shape. I played around with several different shapes and decided the tots were much tastier. They have the perfect amount of crisp outer crust with a soft and chewy inside. Plus, tots are so dippable and fun to eat!
Form into tots then roll in breading. I do this before I begin frying so that I am not trying to do too much at once. You don’t want to be distracted and burn your tots.
Once the tots are fried, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, your favorite dipping sauce or this Creamy Cajun Dip.
Get to dippin’ and dig in!
These tots are the perfect family snack and a great way to use up those extra zucchini!
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These tots reheat well. Just wrap in foil and bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots
Ingredients
Tots
Breading
Instructions
Tots
Notes
If you prefer oven baked tots instead of fried, place prepared tots on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick then bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. Flip half way through.
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What an awesome after-school snack!
Thanks Matt 🙂
My two little ones would love these!
They are terrific for kids!
These are my kind of tots! I need to make these ASAP!
Thanks Lauren!
These look SO delicious! And I’ve never heard of this type of oil. I’m off to research more. 🙂
Thanks Erin! Thrive is now my go-to oil. I love it!
I love your blog, it’s terrific! This recipe looks great and so tasty 🙂
Thanks You!
I made these using leftover mash potatoes and they were fantastic!! Great recipe