Name: Crispy Tater Tot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds frozen tater tots; Peanut oil, for frying; 1 cup bacon grease (mixed with the frying oil); 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; ½ cup sliced pickled jalapeños; 4 green onions, sliced; Original Seasoning, to taste; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix; 3-4 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice

Crispy Tater Tot Salad

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Author:

Cowboy Kent Rollins

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Change up your boring potato salad with this crispy tater tot salad that packs a huge punch of flavor.

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Ingredients

2 pounds frozen tater tots
Peanut oil, for frying
1 cup bacon grease (mixed with the frying oil)
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
4 green onions, sliced
Original Seasoning, to taste

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
3-4 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice

Directions

Heat peanut oil with about 1 cup of bacon grease to 350°F.
Fry the tater tots until golden brown and extra crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined pan and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning and jalapeño juice until smooth.
Add the cooled tater tots, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños and green onions.
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the top and gently fold until everything is coated without breaking up the tots.
Season lightly with Original Seasoning.
Serve immediately.

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Recipe Note

Wait to mix the dressing with the tater tots until just before serving so they stay crispy instead of getting soggy.