Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet Potato Tots
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Tots
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For the Yogurt Dip
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes into a medium pot. Cover them with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. They should be easily pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl and mash them well with a potato masher or a fork until mostly smooth. Ensure there are no large lumps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
To the mashed sweet potatoes, add the all-purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients together using a spoon or your hands until well combined and a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take small portions of the sweet potato mixture, about 1 tablespoon each, and gently form them into small, cylindrical tot-like shapes. Place the formed tots onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Bake the sweet potato tots in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning, if desired.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the tots are baking, prepare the dip. If using, simply place the plain yogurt into a small serving bowl. If you prefer, you can add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice to the yogurt for extra flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Remove the baked sweet potato tots from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with the plain yogurt dip on the side.
⏱️ 3 min
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Sweet Potato Tots
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Tots
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For the Yogurt Dip
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes into a medium pot. Cover them with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. They should be easily pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl and mash them well with a potato masher or a fork until mostly smooth. Ensure there are no large lumps.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
To the mashed sweet potatoes, add the all-purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients together using a spoon or your hands until well combined and a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take small portions of the sweet potato mixture, about 1 tablespoon each, and gently form them into small, cylindrical tot-like shapes. Place the formed tots onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Bake the sweet potato tots in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning, if desired.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the tots are baking, prepare the dip. If using, simply place the plain yogurt into a small serving bowl. If you prefer, you can add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice to the yogurt for extra flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Remove the baked sweet potato tots from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with the plain yogurt dip on the side.
⏱️ 3 min