If you guys love my cheesy cauliflower breadsticks, you will love these cauliflower tots. They’re such a perfect substitute for the real thing and way healthier too! Such a low carb high fiber, mild tasting alternative. I like to pack these snacks full of cheesy and dip them in a tangy pizza sauce. Sometimes I whip these up for a big hungry group and none of them are any the wiser that I’ve packed an entire head of cauliflower in these little snacks. The flavor is just that convincing. So let’s get into it, get prepared to be blown away by the flavor, and how satisfied you’ll feel afterwards.
Why Cauliflower?
Cauliflower crust or breadsticks have been insanely popular over the past few years, mostly because they’re gluten free and low in carbs. If you’re trying to cut back on carbs then this recipe is a perfect snack for you or the whole family. I’ve had readers write me in response to my cheesy cauliflower breadsticks recipe and share with me that their family had no idea they were made from cauliflower, which is amazing!
Is Your Cauliflower Mixture A Bit Too Wet?
One of the biggest issue you guys have had is saying that there is too much liquid in the mixture. I wanted to address that concern and tell you that it’s ok, the cauliflower tots will still hold their shape as you bake them. In the video you can even see that there is some liquid in my mixture as well, but because of the eggs, they will not break apart.
Ingredients
Cauliflower – Approximately 1 entire head riced. I’ve included a section below explaining how to rice cauliflower. Cheese – Cheddar and mozzarella shredded, something that melts well and has a mild flavor. Garlic – Use as much or little as you like. Spices – Italian seasoning is all we need today. Eggs – We need 4 entire eggs for this recipe. They’re key for binding our entire recipe together. Seasoning – Salt and pepper.
How To Make Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
How To Prepare Your Cauliflower
Some find that after microwaving their cauliflower that there is still just too much liquid for their liking. If that’s the case then pack the riced cauliflower into a kitchen towel and squeeze the excess liquid out before incorporating it into your dish.
Are Your Tots Too Eggy?
Some of you may find the mixture a bit too eggy, I have no issues with it being eggy and I didn’t find it eggy at all, but if you do or don’t like the taste of eggs, you could just use egg whites. But again the eggs are an important ingredient here, so I wouldn’t skip the egg whites as you will be risking the tots or cauliflower crust not holding its shape at all.
Looking To Cut Down On Calories?
The other concern is the amount of cheese increasing the calorie count, and yes I totally agree with you. You can always cut back on the cheese, you don’t need to use as much. You could even just use some Parmesan cheese instead, or whatever low fat cheese you prefer. However, these cauliflower tots are only 39 calories per tot, so not too shabby if you ask me. And wouldn’t they make an awesome snack for game day? Trust me, those guys would never guess they’re eating something healthy!
Don’t Have A Food Processor?
Don’t Have A Microwave?
Leftovers
You can store this dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may find that they have gotten a bit soggy in the fridge so if that’s the case then just reheat the recipe in the oven.
Freezing
To freeze this, prepare everything up to and including step 5, cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap. You can also place the cauliflower tots in an airtight container. Before baking, thaw them out on the counter for a couple hours then proceed with baking as instructed.
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Indian Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken and Roasted Chickpeas Cauliflower Poppers Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks Baked Breaded Cauliflower Florets Avocado Tomato Salad Hush Puppies Deep Fried Cauliflower
