Fried as directed by the recipe they fall apart. I tried dredging in flour and frying with the same result. I baked the remainder in the oven and they were nothing but mush. Very hard to pick up but the flavor was excellent. I am going to try these again soon with some modification and update my review.

I just had to try these! We were so pleased. They were delicious. I did make 2 alterations. 1) I grated about 1 ounce of cheddar cheese and added to the mix. 2) After frying the first batch, I decided to toss the tots into a small container of flour and lightly dust them before frying. This kept them from "splintering" and leaving lots of crispies in the oil. Next time I make them I will add only 1 tsp. of salt. They were just a little salty and I like salty things! Also, I don't have a piping bag and a baggie didn't work for this so I simply rolled a handful into "large cigars" before chilling, then slicing. Mmm, anyway, they were very tasty and I will make again.