Description
Golden, crunchy tots made with cottage cheese and instant potato flakes, perfect for a kid-friendly snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, drained
- 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer for 5–10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, instant potato flakes, Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Shape the mixture into tot-shaped cylinders, about 1 inch wide and 1 1/2–2 inches long, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning, until golden brown.
- Cool for a minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tots with oil before baking. Can be air-fried for an extra-crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American