These cauliflower tots are a delicious way to sneak extra vegetables into dinner!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots.
1. Info for Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 184.76 kcal
2. Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
- 4 oz. cauliflower (finely chopped, about 2 heaping cups)
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Ketchup (optional)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3.2 Prep
Place the chopped cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse multiple times, until the florets have the same texture as couscous. Transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.
Add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the cauliflower. Mix with a rubber spatula until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and hold together when pinched.
Shape the mixture into 24 “tots,” using about a tablespoon of the mixture for each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
Bake the tots on middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.
Turn the tots over and continue baking until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
3.4 Check
Check to see that tots are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Serve
Serve tots immediately, with ketchup, if desired.