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Crispy Garbanzo Cheese Tots

This nostalgic favorite is perfect for children—or the young at heart. Bush's® Best® Low Sodium Garbanzo Beans combined with breadcrumbs and drizzled with nacho cheese make these an irresistibly poppable side.

  • Prep Time

    15 Mins

  • Cook Time

    10 Mins

  • Serves

    15

INGREDIENTS

  • 1, #10 can Low Sodium Bush’s Best® Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 each Eggs, large, lightly beaten
  • 6 each Garlic cloves
  • 3 cups Bread crumbs, Panko style
  • 1 cup White onion, grated
  • 3 ¾ cups Nacho cheese sauce, warm
Two red plastic baskets with piles of garbanzo tots and dipping cups of nacho cheeseDOWNLOAD RECIPE SHEET

INGREDIENTS

  • 1, #10 can Low Sodium Bush’s Best® Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 each Eggs, large, lightly beaten
  • 6 each Garlic cloves
  • 3 cups Bread crumbs, Panko style
  • 1 cup White onion, grated
  • 3 ¾ cups Nacho cheese sauce, warm

DIRECTIONS

  1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRYING: Pre-heat deep fryer to 350°F. In food processor, combine beans, eggs, garlic cloves, breadcrumbs and grated onion; pulse until smooth. Can be done in batches.
  2. Remove from food processor, take 0.7 ounces and roll into tater tot shape, flattening the ends; set aside. Continue this process until mixture is used.
  3. To make one serving, fry 8 tots for 3 to 5 minutes or until internal temperature of 145°F and golden and crisp on outside. Serve with ¼ cup warm nacho cheese sauce.
  4. CONVECTION OVEN INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-heat convection oven to 425°F or conventional oven to 450°F. In food processor, combine beans, eggs, garlic cloves, breadcrumbs and grated onion; pulse until smooth. Can be done in batches.
  5. Remove from food processor, take 0.7 ounces and roll into tater tot shape, flattening the ends; set aside. Continue this process until mixture is used.
  6. To make one serving, bake 8 tots for 8 to 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F and crispy on outside. Serve with ¼ cup warm nacho cheese sauce.
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