Smashed Tater Tots

Ingredients

• 24-32 ounces frozen tater tots
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (chopped small)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the tater tots across the greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove the tots from the oven. Increase the temperature to 450°F. Spray the bottom of a heavy measuring cup with oil and gently press down on each tot to flatten them. Return them to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until they start to crisp.

3. 3

   Remove from the oven, flip each tot over, and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.