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Ore-id-a friends, here goes another really fun idea….
Check out these really cool
Hash Browns!
All you need are some tater tots, cooking spray and a hot panini press.
Ok, now that’s cool, right?!
TIP: If you don’t have a panini press then you can use a waffle iron (just keep in mind my recipe used a panini press). Also, the key word to remember is HOT panini press – very important – I used the highest setting.
You can serve these alone with ketchup or like I did with an over easy egg on top.
I hope you’ll give this a try. They were so fun to make and the kids really thought they were cool.
Go ahead, share it with your friends (I don’t mind, really!)

Tater Tot Hash Browns
Ingredients
- 1 bag Ore-Ida Tater Tots 32oz
- Olive oil cooking spray
- panini press
Instructions
- 1.Get your press nice and HOT (I used highest setting)
- 3.Spray both sides of the press with oil.
- 3.Take 8 tater tots and form a square (I did 2 long,3 across and then 2 long). I did two sets on the press
- 4. Close lid and press down - create a lot of pressure and hold it down for 30 seconds (at least). After 1-2 minutes when tots are firm flip over in opposite direction to create a cross cross pattern.
- 5. Continue too cook until nice and crispy.
- 6. Serve warm
Notes
*12-14 Hashbrowns if using whole bag*
Oh and have I mentioned, I Rrreeallyy look forward to your feedback, so please go ahead and tell me what you think in the comments below! (There was glitch in the comments sections but I think I’ve fixed it).
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Amanda
Saturday 22nd of February 2025
Creating as I type ~ I used a waffle maker and boy oh boy did these turn out amazing! Mine had to cook a little longer, I guess it depends on the iron and the tots. But 3-5 minutes was where mine needed to be! Applied pressure the while time, then when it was about finished I opened the waffle iron and sprinkled cheese all over. Let it cook to melt the cheese and crisp the bottom, and YUM! THANK YOU
Tina DiLeo
Sunday 17th of August 2025
Adding cheese to these is such a good idea! I'm going to try this next time. Sorry for the late response my comments were not working until now.