Are tater tots popular on the East Coast?

[OptimusPrime69]

tater tot casserole? *barfs

no thanks.

[cat1116]

Originally Posted by valsteele

They were invented by Mormons in Oregon and seem to be most popular in western and midwestern states. Do people back east like them too?

I did not know that. The tater tots were 1st introduced to me from way back in elementary school (Upstate NY/early 1970's). The cafeteria had these as a side dish to, I believe, the days they served fish on Fridays.

I've always liked the tater tots. I've seen in recent years that you can get different varieties - ie, [previously mentioned] sweet potato. Is there a garlic version too? I prefer mine baked in the oven though. They remind me of the fried hash brown oval shaped patties that you get from McDonald's, only rounded like a odd shaped ball.

Have not heard of the tater casserole until I read some of the entries in this forum thread.

[2e1m5a]

I don't think much about them-I used to like them in my school's cafeteria but really that's about it. I don't see them when I'm out to eat (maybe at some bars though, not sure) and don't really know anyone that makes them.

They were good though, but I'd rather some roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, home fries or plain fries any day of the week.