Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
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4.4
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
Description
This recipe starts by transforming cauliflower florets into a rice-like texture using a food processor or grater, then microwaving to soften. The cooked cauliflower is mixed with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt, and pepper. The egg acts as a binder to hold the mixture together when shaped into small tot forms.
Baked at a high temperature, the tots develop a golden-brown crust, with the cheeses melting into a creamy interior. Finishing under the broiler adds an attractive crispness. Their flavor is a mild blend of cauliflower's subtle nuttiness with the richness of melted cheese and herbs.
These tots work well as appetizers, snacks, or sides alongside meals. They can be served with various dips depending on preference. The recipe includes options for preparation without a food processor or microwave and guidance for freezing before baking to enjoy later.
Ingredients
- 4 cups riced cauliflower about 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425℉. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop the cauliflower into small florets and add them to your food processor. Pulse a few times until the cauliflower resembles rice.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cheeses, garlic, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt and pepper to the cauliflower and stir everything together until well incorporated.
- Take about a tablespoon of the cauliflower mixture and form it into little tots, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all the remaining cauliflower.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. I usually place them under the broiler for a couple minutes to get that nice golden color.
- Serve with pizza sauce, sour cream, ketchup or ranch dip.
Notes
- If lacking a food processor, grate raw cauliflower on a coarse grater to rice it.
- Without a microwave, steam or cook cauliflower first, then rice it for this recipe.
- To freeze, shape tots and freeze on a baking sheet covered; thaw before baking.
- Nutrition information is per individual tot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tot | |
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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