Blackstone Smashed Tator Tots
Blackstone Smashed Tator Tots are easy to make with easy ingredients. Frozen Tator Tots are smashed to make an easy side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal
Cost: $2.62, $0.66 per Servings
Ingredients
- 32 oz. Frozen Tator Tots
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium low heat (approximately 350 degrees F).
- Spread 1 tablespoon vegetable oil onto the grill.
- Place 32 ounces frozen tator tots directly on the grill and heat them for a couple of minutes, moving them frequently, to thaw the tator tots.
- Once the tator tots are thawed, turn up the heat on the Blackstone grill to medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Then lay a piece of parchment paper on top of the tator tots and gently press down on the tator tots with a cast iron press or spatula.
- Cook for a few minutes (2-4 minutes) until the tator tots are golden brown.
- Then gently flip the smashed tator tots and cook the other side for a few more minutes (2-4 minutes) until golden brown.
- Remove the smashed tator tots from the grill, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and serve warm.
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Notes
These are best served fresh as they are crispy and delicious but you can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Griddle - Prepare the griddle before placing the tator tots down on the flat top grill. The tator tots do not need to be thawed before placing the griddle.
- Parchment Paper - For best results use parchment paper to lay on the tator tots before pressing with the burger press.
- Cooking Time - Cooking time will vary based on your griddle and the top of tots that you use.
- Change Seasonings - There are many different ways to season these smashed tots. You can season with chili powder, paprika, garlic or taco seasoning. Use what you have or prefer.
- Add Topping - Smashed tots can be served with many different toppings. We like to top with sour cream, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, Jalapeño, veggies, and green onions.
- Extra Crispy - If you want your tator tots to be extra crispy, then leave the tots on the griddle a little longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg
