One food item I can honestly say I hadn’t tried until recently is loaded tater tots. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of loaded fries and nachos, but for some reason, I never wanted to give tater tots a shot. That changed about two years ago, and since then, I’ve been hooked. I’ve even started noticing them pop up more frequently. So, I’m excited to dive into this week’s food truck: The Tot Rod, which specializes in all things tater tots.
The Tot Rod is a food truck that serves a variety of loaded gourmet tater tot platters. I came across them a few weeks ago at St. Maria Goretti Church. It was the second truck I decided to try, and it left quite the impression! They had plenty of tater tot platters to choose from, and I opted for The Classic w/ Sea Salt, adding cheese and bacon as toppings. After just a few minutes, I was handed a huge box of tots with an American flag toothpick planted in the middle.
The Classic w/ Sea Salt features golden tater tots seasoned with sea salt, topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon. I couldn’t believe how many tater tots were packed into this platter, and the presentation was on point. Each tot was baked to a perfect golden brown, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. There’s just something about sea salt that makes it stand out from traditional table salt. The cheese was melted to perfection, seeping throughout the entire platter of tots. The flavor was incredible, and the bacon bits were the perfect finishing touch, scattered generously across the top. Every bite was packed with that rich bacon flavor, which even blended into the cheese. The portion size was much larger than I expected, so I ended up sharing it with my wife. There was more than enough for both of us to enjoy. This platter is definitely ideal for sharing with one or two others.
The Tot Rod is a must-visit for any tater tot lover, especially if you’re looking to elevate this simple snack to a whole new level. They offer a wide variety of platters, many of which I’m excited to try on my next visit. You can find The Tot Rod at various events throughout the Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and New Jersey areas, so be sure to follow them on Instagram to keep up with their schedule.
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