HONEST TO GOODNESS PASTRAMI TATER TOTS

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Pastrami Tater Tots
Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes

1/4 cup mayo

1/4 lb pastrami

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup flour

2 eggs

1-2 cups panko bread crumbs

Directions

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Peel and cube potatoes.

Cook potatoes until tender, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and add to a large bowl and mash.

In a skillet over medium heat, crisp up each piece of pastrami in batches, cooking 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and dice finely.

Add mayo, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to potato mixture. Mix in diced pastrami.

Prep your dredging station. Place flour in one bowl, two beaten eggs in the second bowl and panko crumbs in a third bowl.

Form tater tots into 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces and place on a baking sheet. Dredge tots into flour, then egg then panko and place onto baking sheet. Pop into freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for 1 hour.

tater tots in process

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each tot until golden brown on the outside and remove from pan. Place onto a baking sheet or platter lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Serve with preferred dipping sauce. Recipe yields around 3 dozen.