Baked Cauliflower Tots

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Baked Cauliflower Tots

Baked Cauliflower Tots

In this instructable, I will show you how to make baked cauliflower tots.

Ingredients

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1/4 cheddar cheese

1/4 c onion

1/4 c plain breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp parsley

1 egg

1/4 tsp paprika

2 heads of cauliflower

It's Grrrrrrrrate!

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Grate the cheese- fresh grated cheese trumps bought grated cheese every. single. time.

Break It Down

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Break the florets off of the cauliflower.

Boil & Drain

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Add the florets to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, then drain the florets.

Time to Processor

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Using a food processor on the pulse setting, cut the cauliflower until it's the consistency of rice.

While It's Still Out on the Counter...

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Use the processor to mince the onions too.

Bring in Everything!

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In a large bowl, blend in all of the ingredients.

Shape It Up

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Form 2 tbsp of the mixture into tater tot shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake!

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Bake in an oven that's been preheated to 350° for 20 minutes.

Flip the tots over and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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These are great without any dip, but you could use marinara, ketchup or ranch!

If you make this, let me know what you think!