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Tater Tot Potato Salad recipe card

Tater Tot Potato Salad: The Perfect Mashup of Comfort and Flavor

Lina Vexley
A fun twist on the classic, Tater Tot Potato Salad combines crispy tots, savory beef dressing, and fresh herbs for a new take on comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • canola oil cooking spray
  • 1 28 ounce package frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
  • 1 8 ounce package beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cover a sheet pan with foil, spray with cooking spray, and spread frozen tater tots evenly on the pan. Spray the tops of the tots with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and extra crispy.
  • Meanwhile, cook the beef in a pan over medium-high heat until crispy. Add diced onions, sugar, pepper, and salt, cooking until the sugar caramelizes. Deglaze with apple cider vinegar.
  • Let the tater tots cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the beef dressing over and toss until evenly coated. Mix in fresh parsley and chives. Adjust salt to taste before serving.

Notes

For best results, choose Tater Tots with minimal ingredients—just potatoes, salt, and oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword picnic side dish, potato salad with tots, Tater Tot Potato Salad
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