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:

4 cups

Chicken Stock

1 tsp

Paprika

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