I tried Domino's new Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots and I'm shocked the tasty dish wasn't a pile of mush

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I tried Domino's new Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots and I'm shocked the tasty dish wasn't a pile of mush
  • Domino's announced in February that it added loaded tots to its menu.
  • Customers can order three flavors: cheddar bacon, Philly Cheese Steak, and three-cheese.
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Domino's added three flavors of loaded tots to its menu in February: three-cheese, cheddar bacon, and Philly Cheese Steak.

Fans of the pizza restaurant chain speculated how the loaded tots — drenched in toppings — would hold up.

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I needed to try it for myself, so I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak tots. I was dubious, but the cheese looked gooey and the tots felt sturdy.

I needed to try it for myself, so I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak tots. I was dubious, but the cheese looked gooey and the tots felt sturdy.
A photo of Domino's Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

I understood where some skeptics were coming from because I had similar questions: Could the tater tots properly hold the blanket of toppings without becoming mushy? Would the loaded tots survive the 25-minute delivery time, or would they be cold and hard by the time they reached me?

But for all my apprehension, the Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots looked pretty similar to what I saw in Domino's ad. The cheese was gooey, the ingredients seemed evenly dispersed, and it smelled just like a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

The loaded tots were topped with steak, onions, green peppers, a light sauce, and, of course, cheese.

The loaded tots were topped with steak, onions, green peppers, a light sauce, and, of course, cheese.
The ingredients were evenly distributed, too.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

Domino's added all the expected ingredients, including slices of steak, green pepper, onion, and two types of cheese. There was also a light layer of Alfredo sauce, which was unexpected.

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To my surprise, the tater tots didn't devolve into an unrecognizable pile of food.

To my surprise, the tater tots didn't devolve into an unrecognizable pile of food.
A photo of the loaded tots after nearly an hour.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

I don't know if my photo does the loaded tots justice, but the tater tots held together surprisingly well, even 45 minutes after picking them up from my local store.

I expected the tots to get a little soft, especially the side directly beneath the toppings, but they held shape and remained fairly crispy.

Ultimately, the Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots are a fun twist on the city's most famous sandwich.

Ultimately, the Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots are a fun twist on the city's most famous sandwich.
I would eat Domino's Philly Cheese Steak loaded tots again, if given the chance.Lauren Edmonds/Inisder

The most important thing to remember with the dish is that it's imitating an authentic Philly cheesesteak — keyword: imitating. I don't think I'd choose the loaded tots over an actual sandwich, but it did a great job capturing the most important flavors.

I don't feel like Domino's skimped on toppings because I had a good amount of meat and veggies. The Alfredo sauce, although unexpected, helped tie everything together, like a sandwich spread. Moreover, I like that Domino's included hearty toppings, but not so many that they completely overpower the potatoes, which are a great base.

Overall, it's a solid side dish and I wouldn't mind eating it again.

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