Disco Tots
Serves: 3
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
39
Sweetness
53
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Add the 4 tablespoons butter to a large heavy-bottomed saucepot over medium-high heat
2
In batches, fry the ham until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes
3
Drain on paper towels
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add half of the fried ham back to pot; reserve the remainder for garnish
5
Whisk in the flour and cook for 4 to 5 minutes to create a medium-dark roux
6
Slowly whisk in the chicken stock, bring to a low simmer and cook until the gravy has thickened, 5 minutes
7
Season with the paprika and 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
8
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat
9
Add the pearl onions, and sear briefly
10
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook on all sides for 2 minutes
11
Add 1/2 cup water, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated and onions are tender, 4 minutes
12
For each serving, place one-quarter of the tater tots on a heat-proof serving plate
13
Scatter 1/4 cup of the mozzarella pieces over the tater tots
14
Add 1 cup of the ham gravy, one-quarter of the braised onions and 1/2 cup of the pepper jack cheese
15
Place under the broiler; broil until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes
16
Sprinkle with some of the sliced banana peppers and reserved fried ham