These are binge-worthy!  You’ll never want to buy frozen again!  The addition of crushed saltine crackers adds the perfect amount of toasty-ness to these tots; something you just can’t replicate with regular bread crumbs.

Ingredients:

• Cooking Spray

• 2 cups packed, peeled and shredded potatoes (any variety, including frozen”

• ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (about 14 crackers)

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 large eg whites

• 2 teaspoons minced dried onion (from the spice aisle)

• ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet, not smoked)

• ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling over the tots

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• Ketchup or warm marinara sauce for serving
  

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, crushed crackers parmesan cheese, egg whites, dried onion, paprika, salt and pepper.  Mix well to combine.

3. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes (and up to 24 hours).

4. Shape mixture into 24 balls. Place the balls on the prepared pan and shape into “logs” about 1½ inches long by 1 inch high.  Sprinkle the tops with a little more salt.

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.  

6. Serve with ketchup or marinara sauce on the side.