What is the name of this potato-based American side dish?
Correct answer: Tater tots
Caz
Similar to potato croquettes in the UK.
Kiwozzie
In Oz we call them potato gems.
Danny
Player #29684811, a lot of people refer to them as tater tots regardless of brand. Just like people say kleenex in reference to tissues.
countrymouse
Spooky, i think hash browns are grated potatoes and onions that are made into patties pan fried till crisp. but there may be different ways to make them too! still delicious
Jo
Caz, makes them sound tastier actually
Dayrell
Cookie Bean I totally agree as a Middle School Teacher a HUGE staple of school cafeterias!!! Oh yes
Player #52477787
Invented in USA. Wright. They were made in Italy centuries ago. You can even find the recipies in old Austrian or Slovene Cook boks.
Player #26379458
In Australia they sold as potato gems.
Blinky
How is it different from a hashbrown?
Player #25874027
Caz,
I think these were sold for oven baking in the UK as Oven Crunchiest