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When it comes to fast-food restaurants,French friesreign supreme as the #1 side dish.
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What is the world coming to?)
The nuggetsoriginally made from excess potato shavingsare much harder to sniff out.
The Look:They certainly don’t take on your classic tot shape.
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The Taste:The cheesy tots were not what I expected, in both a good and bad way.
First, I was taken aback by their freshness.
However, these were crisp on the outside, warm on the inside.
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The problem is that they taste less like tater tots and more like fried macaroni and cheese bites.
The inner contents are a jumble of mild-tasting American cheese and shreds that hardly resemble a starchy potato.
But, you’re looking for a true tot, this isn’t it.
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Domino’s
Pizza pies are now just a slice of the Domino’s story.
But, these aren’t just your average, everyday taters.All three tot options come fully loadedwith various garnishes.
One pays homage to everyone’s favorite East Coast hoagie with Philly cheesesteak toppings.
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Another boasts cheddar, bacon, and ranch.
But alas, they turned out to be just average.
The lazily applied fromage was tasteful, albeit burnt at the edges.
Smashburger
Most of us are familiar with the wonder that is SmashfriesSmashburger’s primary potato side order.
And, guess what?
Theycome in tot form too.
Neither offers a significant crunch but they do have a subtle crisp to them and even a toasted taste.
Then, you obviously receive a higher degree of flavor from the Smash bits.
They are absolutely inundated with oil, don’t get me wrong.
But, the mix of pungent garlic and piney rosemary is simply addicting.
I still think the seasoning blend tastes just a touch better when spread on French fries.
However, these are not tots I would turn down.
Sonic
Sonic’s menu of sides is something to be studied.
They are said to be crispy and fried to a golden brown before being lightly seasoned with salt.
The Look:Extra light in coloring and extra plump.
The husk of each one is also rougher than most and even looks rather dry.
The Taste:Quintessential spud-y tots.
I don’t know what Sonic does to these tot-ified potatoes to make them so delightfully crunchy and crackly.
I’m convinced the chain double-fries them to give them that fried fair food flavor.
The taters teeter on the line of being too salty.
However, these tidbits do the tater tot name proud as a perfectly poppable savory snack.
