{"id":168,"date":"2025-10-28T09:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=168"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:30:55","slug":"crispy-tater-caesar-salad-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=168","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Tater Caesar Salad Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mm-recipes-steps__content_1-0\">\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--OL\">\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set 2 shelves near the center of the oven. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray; place frozen chicken filets on the pan.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Bake in the preheated oven on the lower-center shelf until hot and crisp, about 20 minutes, turning filets over halfway through heating time. When cool enough to handle, cut filets into bite-sized pieces.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and add tater tots in an even layer.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Bake on upper-center shelf in the preheated oven until tots are soft and slightly baked, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spray cooking spray on the bottom of a cup. Smash each tater tot into a flat disk with cup.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Return to the oven; bake until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven again, and sprinkle with 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Bake again until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, whisk Caesar dressing, lemon juice, anchovy paste, garlic, 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Toss together lettuce, chicken, remaining 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined. Pour half the dressing into salad mix and toss until evenly coated. Add cooled tater tots and toss until well combined.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-startgroup mntl-sc-block-group--LI\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with white balsamic vinegar, and garnish with more Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash-Meredith-Food-Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <em>Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set 2 shelves near the center of the oven. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray; place frozen chicken filets on the pan. 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