Burger King Cheesy Tots
These homemade Burger King Cheesy Tots are made with potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, onions, and pimientos for a crispy, cheesy snack everyone will love!
Equipment
- Deep Fryer
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup onions chopped
- 1/4 cup pimientos chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup processed cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil
- for frying
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes. Place them in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, wheat flour, eggs, chopped onions, pimientos, and salt. Mix to form a sticky dough-like consistency.
- Fold in the processed cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Shape the mixture into small tot-sized balls using your hands or a spoon.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium heat. Fry the tots in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the tots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
For extra cheesy goodness, feel free to add more cheddar or a combination of cheeses. You can also bake the tots at 400°F for 20-25 minutes for a healthier option.