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Tater Tot Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese

Tots are smashed into a waffle iron and made into golden, cheesy paddy goodness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen tater tots thawed
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the waffle iron and coat with cooking spray.
  2. Press a layer of thawed tater tots into the iron and close, cooking 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Repeat to make a second waffle.
  4. Lay cheese slices between two tot waffles and press together until melted, about 1 minute back in the iron.
  5. Brush the outsides with garlic butter, cut into wedges, and serve hot.

Notes

Let the tots fully thaw so they press together into a solid waffle.