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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots

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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots

4 ounces cauliflower(finely chopped, about 2 heaping cups)

½ cup plain bread crumbs

1 cup shredded cheese

1 large egg

1 egg white

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

ketchup(optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

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.

Bake the tots on middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.

Turn the tots over and continue baking until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Check to see that tots are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve tots immediately, with ketchup, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squeeze Out Moisture for Crispier Tots 💧
After steaming or microwaving the cauliflower, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and press firmly to remove excess moisture, which prevents soggy tots and ensures a crunchier exterior.
Freeze Before Baking for Better Structure 🧊
Refrigerate or freeze the formed tots for at least 30 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape and develop a golden, crispy coating without falling apart.
Toast Your Breadcrumbs for Extra Crunch 🥖
Lightly pan-toast the breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before coating to add deeper flavor and create a noticeably crispier exterior than untoasted crumbs.
Mix Cheese Strategically for Melting 🧀
Use a combination of melting cheeses like cheddar or gruyere and add them at room temperature to the mixture for even distribution and superior melting throughout the tots.
Use Parchment Paper and Flip Halfway 🔄
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and flip tots halfway through baking for even browning on all sides, resulting in uniform golden-brown tots with consistent texture.