THE BEST HOMEMADE TATER TOTS (WOW!) | SAM THE COOKING GUY

This title deservedly includes 'the best' b/c these homemade tater tots are no joke the best any of us have ever had 🤯
00:00 Intro
1:21Boiling potatoes
1:44 Draining potatoes
2:05 Making truffle aioli
3:39 Making curry ketchup
4:18 Making chipotle mayo
5:20 Making spicy honey mustard
6:08 Making an asian sauce
6:39 Grating potatoes
7:40 Making tot mixture
8:25 Forming tots
10:50 Frying tots
13:42 Plating
14:37 First Bite
15:26 Outro
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🔴 INGREDIENTS:
➔Russet Potatoes
⭕FOR THE TOTS...
➔Flour
➔Garlic Powder
➔Smoked Paprika
➔Oregano
➔Onion Powder
➔Salt
➔Pepper
➔Avocado Oil
⭕ FOR THEE TRUFFLE AIOLI...
➔Mayo (I used Kewpie)
➔Truffle Oil (I used white)
➔Garlic
➔Lemon Juice
➔Salt
➔Pepper
➔Parsley
⭕ FOR THE CURRY KETCHUP...
➔Ketchup
➔Curry Powder
⭕ FOR THE CHIPOTLE MAYO
➔Mayo (I used Kewpie)
➔Chipotle- Adobo Sauce
➔Salt
➔Cilantro
⭕ FOR THE SPICY HONEY MUSTARD...
➔Dijon Mustard
➔Honey (I used hot)
➔Salt
➔Pepper
➔Lemon Juice
⭕ FOR THE ASIAN SAUCE
➔Mayo (I used Kewpie)
➔Hoisin Sauce
➔Garlic Chili Paste
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We really just have one goal - to make your food life better. Ok that, and be entertained at the same time. And have you learn a few things along the way. So let’s make it 3 goals then.
If you only want the steps to make something, like those vids shot from above with no people, no conversation no nuthin - then we are absolutely not for you. But if you wanna a little fun while you learn, then this is the place.
Cooking doesn’t have to be hard, it just has to be delicious.
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[@atrapp27]

Napoleon Dynamite would be proud of those tots.

[@jaredlauziere7191]

And sad if you smooshed em

[@jokermebad31]

"Hey Napoleon give me some of your tots." Lol

[@catecurl3790]

Dude!

[@randyhead6481]

@@jokermebad31 no fuckin' way I'd share those tots.

[@tammy5926]

Agree... Next a caysa-dillia.

[@robertdoback4553]

You guys should do an episode where Sam measures everything. That would be hilarious.

[@bhess1212]

LOL I don't think he will make it too far before the cussing starts!

[@SapioiT]

@@bhess1212 And that would make it even more fun!

[@nitromodel696]

I just tried these tots and they were amazing. Thanks for showing me how to cook the right way. My family and friends are enjoying all the good food you are teaching us. Keep up the great work!!!

[@abigorish]

Love the “don’t” added into the beat when Sam was making the tots lol

[@chckendnner9907]

Can we get a STCG t-shirt with the paper towel roll on it? You use it in your transitions, and I love it. I want to wear it. My dad wants to wear it. Like this comment, so we can make it happen, people!

[@CaraesNaur]

Yes, this shirt is necessary.

[@averageeverydayfishermansh4501]

One Hundred Percent!!! I have the "if fat means flavor than I am..." shirt and would absolutely rock the paper towel STCG shirt!!

[@jeannine1991]

My husband, the paper towel addict, would love it.

[@tombutler9060]

If they come out with the t shirt I’ll get the tattoo!!! Hahahahahahah

[@cyndigrabow7887]

I would order one for my husband and one for me

[@paulmilbocker112]

I haven't watched the show in 6 months or so, it keeps getting better and better. The banter, commentary and great info paired with slow mo and zoom ins just has me begging for more!! Keep up the great work gentlemen.

[@nickhinton8888]

Same

[@DannySt4rr]

I LOL’d when Chance brought back “Si papi”

[@bellatrixhs1]

I am 9 months pregnant. Your channel has been a blessing to me. I absolutely cannot sleep at night so i just watch your videos till dawn every night. You have inspired me to cook again. Could you please do a couple of quick healthy recipes, please.. thanks...

[@jeanburk9539]

A safe healthy alternative to sleeping pills is Melatonin. Works for me. (Old person) Believe me you're going to need your rest for after the birth. Best wishes.

[@denisbeaudoin4618]

taking Melatonin can change your natural production of melatonin and cause you to be dependent on it. So not exactly “healthy”. Speaking from experience.

[@jeanburk9539]

Of course you would consult with your doctor, before taking any supplement, especially being pregnant. As thia article says, start with a lower dose, say 1 - 3 mg. There are studies that say it should not interfere with your own natural production, but go off it periodically, or just use it the odd time you need it, if that concerns you. Melatonin is quite effective, but sometimes may not work, when some psychological disturbance overrides it. You can get up to go pee, look after the baby (but someone should watch you so you don't go back to sleep while feeding), or escape a fire, but don't opperate machinery.

[@denisbeaudoin4618]

@@jeanburk9539 “should not” doesn’t mean it doesn’t. Studies are often manipulated since they aren’t fact yet

[@shanec6092]

Hope your delivery goes/went well!🙂

[@shanks133]

3 million!!!!! Congratulations Guys!

[@Garblath]

Dude I love how into what you’re doing you are! You’re always so excited when trying out what you just made, clearly very passionate about what you do. Love your vids and creativity with food. Much respect from a fellow Canuck.

[@chrisjamessfsd]

This is crazy--Stuff You Should Know (great podcast btw) just did a ketchup episode and mentioned curry ketchup. So of course I ordered a bottle of the Heinz stuff from Germany. My wife asked me what I spent $22 on; I said, "A bottle of ketchup". The garage sleeps very nicely this time of year.

[@gregbrunner599]

all you need is ketchup and curry powder to make curry ketchup. My german grandma made it all the time. Then watered it a bit down to make a curry ketchup sauce with a drop or two of maggie wurst sauce

[@DieGrinsekatze]

ketchup and curry is a match made in heaven with sausages and many other things. 🇩🇪german here. we love our currywurst with fries 😍

[@louiseg1349]

Brilliant 😂

[@delaineymacphearson6850]

Lol

[@annjohnson5204]

Thanks for all the simple sauce ideas!

[@mrtall5777]

The "Shwingg" had me in tears.😂💯 Garth Elgar is my hero.

[@xraygeeoff]

11:49- “Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!” Anyone under 60 get that “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” reference??

[@fattybourgeois1014]

I was wondering how to spell it. Good job

[@amen_ra6926]

@@xraygeeoff No one here knows anything about Gomer Pyle. That was part of my summer daytime TV shows in high school during the mid 70s. It was in syndication back then but I used to watch it as a kid in the 60s. Now, how many know it was a spin-off from Mayberry R.F. D.?

[@amen_ra6926]

Party on Garth.

[@xraygeeoff]

@@amen_ra6926 Jim Nabors was a special talent. Heck of a singer. Also, I love the Mayberry episodes that featured musicians- I still watch them with my children.

[@pinkfire2344]

"Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Party time! Excellent!"

[@djc6323]

😝🤘🏽

[@phelandhu]

We're not worthy!

[@leyann8499]

@DJ C: I thought the 'Schwing' ref is from Ferris Bueiler. His friend goes ' Batter-batter-batter, Sch-wing! It was either at the Ballgame or in the dad's garage

[@djc6323]

@@leyann8499 You’re joking right?

[@billiedean5914]

So good! Never really thought about making them homemade, but now I might have to try!

[@DeianLightbringer]

Great Job, Boys! The food looks great, and that was a great video! The editing and camera work just keeps getting better!

[@gunnz1n]

I'm from Sweden and i instantly knew where it came from when he wondered how many people knew the schwing reference.

[@marvbeachler2698]

I just made the truffle oil dipping sauce and it's fantastically bold and great with the perfect texture and tang! I've made several of your recipes and I have to say that every one of them were excellent. The is one ingredient that I added to your recipe for sweet and sour chicken and that was sofrito but only a TBS. Thank you for your recipes.

[@ronnieeason5719]

Thanks to you my son cooks with me. We loved the tots and everything else you make.

[@robertsurfs]

Simple and satisfying

[@dominiquefrazier00]

Congratulations on 3M!!!! Those tater tots looks delicious 😋

[@MrHowardsternspenis]

"about a teaspoon...(dumps in a couple tablespoons).... i think" every time lol

[@michaelreid8857]

Your just now catching on? 🤔🙄🙄🙄

[@Nicolacurran1]

@@michaelreid8857 Says the guy who hasn't caught on to the difference between you're and your!

[@michaelreid8857]

@@Nicolacurran1 sorry didn’t know perfect grammar was a prerequisite for an informal comment board. BTW. It’s happened to me many times and certainly to you as well, a few times. Spell check arbitrarily alters what we write. Try lightening up. What I posted, was meant in fun !

[@MsWhitecrayon]

The editing recently has been A++, love the videos guys!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Those look amazing. And congrats on 3 million, you’re already there. 🙌🏼🍾🎉

[@galogiha]

have the guys pick 3 ingredients from the pantry each, and have sam come up with something to do with them (and a couple of other stuff, of course).

[@gerrybgood3125]

"Fuck you moisture". Makes me laugh every time

[@redxsage]

Those look _SO_ good! I'm sorely tempted to spend the rest of the Summer making them!

[@TheNadica1]

Made theses and turned out perfect! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MarkAvo]

If Sam can come close to a cut by using the wrong knife that’s a HUGE lesson for the rest of us home cooks. Use the right tool for the job.

[@hellfish2309]

Gripping drama, with Tim-the-Tool-Man-Taylor energy 😆😆

[@michaelreid8857]

I was expecting to see a Dan Aykroud as Julia Child moment! 🤔🤔🤔😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@altonreid9726]

Like a potato peeler. Last week was brutal.

[@ConcreteLand]

@@michaelreid8857 HAH!! That was some great stuff. Thx for bringing it up.

[@thirstfast1025]

Good point. I've made the mistake he made here too, and it's completely unnecessary.

[@ultraspinacle]

You know what hooked me on tater tots? The scene in Breaking Bad where the Madrigal CEO ate the tots with the sauces and then killed himself. It was the crunch, and just seeing him sitting there eating the tots…I like them better than fries now. AND I use this recipe! Thanks, Sam and guys,

[@jesselox3470]

Idk why but this is so funny 😂 pre-suicide tater tot clarity lolol

[@josephbramall9717]

I love your channel! You and the boys mesh so well together! Keep up the good work and make America cook again!!!

[@jbaby007]

Made these for Christmas breakfast and it was great! I'm so happy!

[@cameronharrison2729]

Love Sam the cooking guy!! I cook alot of your recipes in the fire house and they never disappoint!! Keep it up!

[@jackwatson1243]

Me too

[@jackanderson2773]

@@jackwatson1243 Agreed 👍

[@SAMURAIGRIFFON]

There was a Ramen House, in Long Branch,NJ, that used to make these amazing deep-fried Ramen Tots, drizzled with a spicy mayo and covered in Bonito flakes. I would love to learn how to make those, or something close to it.

[@midoribishithegamer]

that sounds amazing!

[@SAMURAIGRIFFON]

@@midoribishithegamer it was pretty fantastic. Unfortunately the owner sold the place and the food went downhill very fast

[@midoribishithegamer]

@@SAMURAIGRIFFON that is most unfortunate.

[@nohome170]

You can make this recipe.

[@lukesimpson5550]

I imagine the cooked noodles some potato starch seasoning packet of choice then form and fry.

[@gabriellagreer-benedict9476]

First time watcher!!! I have to say I LOVE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE MEASUREMENTS! A little of this, a pinch of that. This is how I cook. Definitely a new subscriber

[@MrBigreemo]

Just looking for a good tot recipe. Thanks Sam.

[@RIDERSONLINEORG]

I'm definitely going to be trying to make homemade tots now. I love love me some tots! Sam you're a fun guy that's inspired me to get back in the kitchen now that I'm retired. Thanks for the videos.

[@Jeff.Slavich]

Yeah, these are going to get made. I love tots and these look fantastic! NO MORE FROZEN TOTS!

[@BelleLopez312]

Frozen Tots are so bad that I simply quit buying even though it's my fave.

[@MyKeeP81]

Frozen tots are why I don’t like tots. These on the hand

[@Jeff.Slavich]

@@BelleLopez312 Try the brand Alexia. They're pretty decent.

[@Pepesilvia09]

Sam, your videos give me so much joy. If I’m having a bad day or I’m not feeling discouraged about life, your videos are a ray of sunshine and happiness in my day. For the time I spend watching your videos I feel happy and apart of your world and everything else just fades away. I hope you can understand the joy and happiness you bring others with the content you, max, and everyone else create. Never stop what you do because it’s more than just food (even though your food is amazing). I hope you see this comment and appreciate the impact you have on people. Thank you.

[@michaelstraughn3465]

I truly think this is one of the best (for me) things you've done... Love you Sam the Cooking Guy!!!

[@JohnVC]

Dude, roll it into a tight log with plastic wrap, freeze briefly, the cut them into chunks through the plastic wrap. No one's hand rolling tater tots one by one. It would also have been cool to try half the batch in an air fryer.

[@briannichols8573]

No ones rolling at all , buy them frozen and save yourself the hassle !

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

Just roll on the counter & break the roll into tot-sized chunks. I like the air fryer idea. It would be nice change from all of the pan frying & deep frying...not that I dislike those things. But we STCG followers deserve all of the options.

[@SuperJiggawhat]

I hand roll my tots...and my joints! Bong!!!

[@theresawinterhalter121]

@@briannichols8573 for real, I'm just here for the sauces!😄

[@HeavyMetalGamingOfficial]

Air frying is a scam 🙄 its just a convection oven you nerds

[@kevengw]

Tater Tots, little puffs of love, best thing ever! sam, max and chance, have you tried smoking them?

[@fuckthedumbsh1t]

might be a difficult task to fit in a pipe, but I am willing to give it a try

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

@@fuckthedumbsh1t Great idea for one of their 'Munchies' episodes.

[@kevengw]

@@fuckthedumbsh1t LOL 😂, was referring to his pellet grill, but what ever flies your kite 🪁 man......

[@paulf.8651]

I need to try making this. I’ve never deep fried with oil yet. Great show!!!

[@nobunagaoda265]

I'm glad I'm subscribed. His food ideas are amazing, even if they are based on others. Plus, it's so easy, even an amateur can learn it!

[@va1445]

Love Wayne's World! "If she were a president, she'd be Baberaham Lincoln" Shaaaa-wing!

[@dannybaez4998]

Wayne's world yes yes yess

[@georgeboehmler7211]

If Astro had barked at the intro…..I think I would’ve lost my marbles

[@crimfan]

Yes!

[@billsgarage3300]

Cant wait to try it thank you!

[@glasschicken13]

Dude these tator tots were a hit!! Everyone loved them! The sauces were sooooo good. Thanks for the twist on old favorites!!

[@ThaiGuy85]

"give it a go" That Chapter fan, confirmed.

[@jeannine1991]

“Yes, I found my peeler.” The world shares a collective sigh of relief. 🤣🤣🤣

[@nixhixx]

True... that was ugly.

[@blown5.062]

Looked like that was his 1st time to peel a potato. He butchered it 😆😂

[@flowerchild777]

I'm convinced. I'm gonna make these. Thanks

[@AndromedaHogsmeade]

There is something about the way you use the whole paper towel roll that just screams how delicious something is. Your videos definitely inspire me to be more creative in my cooking. Keep up the good work, and give Lewis a treat for me.

[@DawkinsPlays]

11:46 “Surprise surprise surprise” ask Sam if that was a Gomer Pyle reference

[@Ameri-Texan]

Shazam

[@Robbie_S]

Golly Golly Gooolly! RIP Jim Nabors🙏

[@JCraigJackson]

Are you going to re-release another edition of your previous cooking books. I’d love to pick them up but can’t find them everywhere. With you about to hit 3M subscribers might be a good time to rerelease those cookbooks!

[@rkmccann]

Would y’all do a compilation video of the whole gang’s reactions to trying the meals you make??

[@desertfox3860]

Very nice, thanks!

[@TheSlavChef]

If I think about tater tots Does that mean I’m having a tater-thought?

[@tammy5926]

Best commen-tator! 🥔

[@TheSlavChef]

@@tammy5926 Thanks sub commen-tator!!!

[@tammy5926]

@@TheSlavChef 😉

[@easyrecipesanddeliciousfoo2954]

我好喜欢这个频道的节目哦💖😳😳😳

[@sleaverbar3717]

Looks delicious and I am going to make them this weekend

[@amuuron4837]

making tots open a world of choices. adding all kinds of flavors. shallot, mint, cheese, ham, anything.

[@Greydawg]

Remember that time Sam made something that wasn't the "best ever?" ME EITHER...

[@jokerproduction]

Tater Tot recipe starts at 6:48

[@DodgeSystems]

doing the lord's work.

[@minburdic1768]

😍 that crunch I making thank for a new idea

[@Kerivit]

Ah-mazing! Looking forward to this one!

[@martinneween]

Max is the best doctor 😂 Sam: *presumably cuts himself* Max: *”SHUT UP”* Sam: *”Nope I’m ok”*

[@averyty7885]

😆👍

[@alanphillips4431]

Watched a movie with Nichols Cage where he’s a chef who gets his truffle pig stolen. It was actually a lot better than I thought it would be.

[@JoshDragRace0688]

Truffles and other shrooms are big business, NYC has mushroom dealers for restaurants. They roll around in unmarked vans, other shroom dealers try to steal their shrooms, its like a legal drug game.

[@marcosflores7095]

I would watch the unedited version all his videos. Got to love the harmony between Sam, max, chance and the food.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Love the little containers.

[@leninavila4573]

I haven’t heard “shwing” in years omg throw back

[@katepanthera7265]

I just looked up shwing cause I'd never heard it before - eeewwwww.

[@jordanrempel8401]

Tater tots with ground beef, sour cream, salsa and queso on top. It’s the best

[@kellywalker8407]

Tater tots instead of mashed potatoes on top of a shepherd's pie is good too.

[@Ameri-Texan]

Why, Jordan? Why? I've been doing fantastic with my cravings during intermittent fasting until this. I do hope you're happy

[@wildroseember]

Absolutely perfect tots!! Could watch you enjoy your own food all day 😁

[@cadillacman8223]

I love the slow motion frying

[@se7ens442]

Sam didn't learn this potato recipe from anyone, he self "tot" himself how to do it 😎

[@thepunadude]

TOT CONSTRUCTION/COOKING OPTION .. FLAT ABOUT 50CENT SIZE, 1/2 IN THICK ... EASIER COOKING!

[@michaelreid8857]

That’s so crazy, it just might work. Probably easier to form 👍

[@lauriegelinas257]

Love the tots and the dips!

[@itsabughunt6310]

Congrats on 3 million!

[@im_so_zoned]

That garlic chili asian sauce has my name on it. I'm making that shit and I'm putting it on everything.

[@dawsonpalmer5]

RIP Chef Sam Murray, found you through him and man it’s crazy to think your best friend has left but what keeps him here is the way we cook Thank you Sam TheCookin Guy for givin us all these recipes that me and Chef Sam would cook

[@flounder31]

Food is love, man. Sorry for your loss.

[@kimcrissman3246]

Made them tonight. Absolutely amazing!!!! The Mr and I ate them before the rest of dinner was ready!!

[@karnylovin]

These look Amazing!

[@Michael-2112-]

That towel in the bowl looks like Towlie: “You wanna get high?”

[@redalawson3897]

I’m 22 years old, I shouldn’t know the schwing reference. But I’m a hybrid of old and young. I’m the last of my species and I appreciate you for bringing me back to the days before I was born. Ahh good times. 😂 Btw you were either a 90’s kid or a poor 2000’s kid and I was the latter.

[@nancykerrigan9929]

Got to make these, yum

[@pegparrish3512]

A puppy tattoo and 3 million subs, you are my hero!! Nothing better than tots on a Monday night. Thanks boys!

[@ajfondren]

Homemade tots? Si papi! (I was hoping one of the boys would throw that in again.) The tots and sauces look so good and the bowls are so CUTE. 😏 😁 Keep up the epic editing.

[@kellywalker8407]

Made me laugh as well.

[@remiklovic]

The original Tater Tots were made using the scraps from the production of fries, including the skins. I will be making these but plan on using the skins also. I'll let you know how they turn out. (The sauces look incredible by the way!)

[@msmith53]

More vitamins with the skins!

[@melissareid640]

It's adorable. I love the story.

[@elysiagileza2994]

Yum! I need to try this recipe, I might see how it works in my air fryer!

[@bigj6459]

I feel you gotta turn that tattoo into a permanent one. Same thing same place. 👍

[@rptbr]

JFYI: "Tater Tots" is a registered trademark and the owners get really aggressive about it. The copyright police are going to be after you like you're OJ in a Bronco - (think the guys at Mythical ran into this issue)

[@nosajkrad]

Pick peas out of poo 💩

[@valerierael3496]

I’m making this tomorrow! 🤩!

[@SheltonHull]

From a $300 wagyu steak sandwich to homemade tater tots. All swag, all day.

[@lowbvll8969]

Stop using Asian term when making something “Asian” there’s many countries in Asia and they’re all not the same. Say Chinese not asian. White man

[@gutomattos108]

Great tots and delicious dips. Kisses from Brazil!!!

[@Time_Well_Wasted]

The whole family loves these!

[@wingdwolf56]

I think I would like to see a video of Sam just putting sauces in cute little bowls! Great laughs!

[@davidarnold5754]

Love curry wurst. Was stationed in Germany in the 80's. Ate it all the time. Make it at home now.

[@robertdizon2801]

Huge congrats on three million, you earned it, well done. Now add a darn cheese sauce to the list for tots, hahahahahaa... potato, cheese, uhh yeahhhh! Love it, big congrats!

[@mrdfarms9373]

Congratulations on 3 million 🎊 🎈 🎉

[@bobgerding8228]

The sauces Sam makes are so good. The Kewpie Mayo is the key!