Cottage Cheese Tots
Cottage cheese tots are a crispy and creamy snack made with cottage cheese and shredded potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese You can use low-fat cottage cheese if preferred.
- 1 cup shredded potatoes Regular or sweet potatoes can be used.
- 1/4 cup flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for frying Use enough for frying, about 1/2 inch in the pan.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded potatoes, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and drop it into the hot oil, shaping them into small tots.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Once cooked, remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot for the best taste.
Notes
These tots can be made in larger batches and are perfect for meal prepping. Try serving them with dips like ranch, guacamole or spicy sriracha sauce.