Tot Lava Tater Kegs Recipe
giant bacon, chives & cheese tater tots with beer cheese & sriracha
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Ingredients
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For the Tater Kegs
For the Beer Cheese
For the Sriracha Drizzle
Method
For the Tater Kegs
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the russet potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, chopped chives, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Shape the Kegs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small keg-shaped balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Tater Kegs
Carefully drop the tater kegs into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
For the Beer Cheese
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and beer. Stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 7
For the Sriracha Drizzle
- 8
Prepare the Drizzle
In a small bowl, mix together the sriracha sauce and mayonnaise until smooth. Adjust the amount of sriracha to taste.
