Potato Butternut Squash Tots with Cheddar and Herbs
Make crisp potato butternut squash tots with cheddar, garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs in about 30 minutes. They are golden outside, tender inside, and easy to serve as a family-friendly side.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 g white potato peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 250 g butternut squash peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 40 g cheddar cheese grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1/2 clove garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 25 g dried breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Chop the potato and butternut squash into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, and cook for about 10 minutes until soft.
- Drain the vegetables completely and return them to the saucepan. Mash with a hand masher, then mix in the cheese, flour, garlic, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Transfer the mash to a plate and let it cool slightly. Shape it into small tots or nuggets, then roll each one in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the tots for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp.