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Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots Recipe

Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots Recipe
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These Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots are a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional potato tots. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, they combine baked spaghetti squash strands with panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and eggs to create tasty, bite-sized snacks perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 decent sized spaghetti squash (to yield 2 cups of strands)
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • Garlic salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the spaghetti squash.
  2. Bake Spaghetti Squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the core. Place it flesh side down on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before handling.
  3. Extract Squash Strands: Using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash strands until you have about 2 cups. Place them in a large measuring cup and press down with a spoon to squeeze out as much water as possible. Drain excess liquid carefully.
  4. Chop Squash Strands: Roughly chop the drained spaghetti squash strands into smaller pieces for easier mixing.
  5. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped squash strands, panko breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir well until evenly combined.
  6. Form Tater Tots: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small cylindrical tot shapes, around the size of traditional tater tots. Place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. You should get approximately 30 tots.
  7. Bake Tots: Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes. Flip each tot and bake for an additional 8 to 12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with ranch dressing, ketchup, or your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy your healthy, crispy spaghetti squash tots!

Notes

  • Be sure to thoroughly drain the spaghetti squash strands to prevent soggy tots.
  • You can adjust seasoning by adding herbs like parsley or paprika for extra flavor.
  • These tots can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten free if needed.
  • Pair the tots with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, ketchup, or a spicy aioli.

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Keywords: spaghetti squash tots, healthy snacks, baked tater tots, vegetable tots, low calorie snack

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