Cheesy Cauliflower Tots make a fantastic low-carb side dish that even the kiddos will love. With just 7 simple ingredients, these delicious cauliflower tots come together quickly.
These Cheesy Cauliflower Tots are a great way to mix things up and gets the kids eating (and loving) vegetables. These delicious tots are crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside.
What makes them so good? The parmesan cheese and garlic in these cauliflower tots brings so much delicious flavor that make them hard to resist. If you have been buying them at the store, you will be surprised to find they are super easy to make at home and so DELICIOUS!
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Ingredients
- Cauliflower - Fresh cauliflower that has been riced and sautéed.
- Cheese - This recipe uses both shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The cheeses can be substituted with cheddar cheese.
- Eggs - They act as a binder to help hold the mixture together.
- Olive Oil - For frying the cauliflower tots.
- Seasonings - Garlic powder and salt.
How To Make Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
The full recipe and instructions are in the recipe card below.
STEP ONE: The first step in making these cheesy cauliflower tots is to rice the cauliflower. This is very easy to do and can be done in no time with a food processor or box grater. Using a food processer with the shredding attachment will make this job super easy.
STEP TWO: After ricing the cauliflower, sauté it in the olive oil until tender and no moisture is left in the pan.
STEP THREE: In a large bowl whisk the egg, salt and garlic powder together. Stir in both cheeses and then the cauliflower. Stir well to combine.
STEP FOUR: Scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Shape each tot by gently flattening them out.
STEP FIVE: In a large skillet add olive oil and begin cooking the tots. Cook each tot for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and crispy. Cook in batches until all of the tots have been cooked. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Method
Lightly brush or spray the cauliflower tots with oil. Place in air fryer basket and set to 390°F. Cook for 8 minutes, gently flipping the tots halfway through the cooking time. Enjoy!
Storage Tip
Store leftover cauliflower tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze cauliflower tots you can freeze them before or after cooking them. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, in a single layer, and freeze. Once completely frozen you can transfer them to a freezer bag or container.
To Cook from Frozen: Cook from frozen the same way the recipe card instructs.
Reheating Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
I find the best to reheat cauliflower tots is to use an oven or air fryer. If using an oven place the tots in a 350° F oven for 10 minutes or until hot and crispy.
To reheat in an air fryer set the air fryer to 390°F and reheat for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cauliflower riced
- As Needed olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and cook (stirring occasionally) for approximately 8 minutes, or until tender and no moisture remains.
- In a large bowl whisk the egg, salt and garlic powder together. Stir in both cheeses and then the cauliflower. Stir well to combine.
- Scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Shape each tot by gently flattening them out.
- In a large skillet add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and begin cooking the tots. Cook each tot for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and crispy.
- Add more oil as needed to cook all of the tots. Place finished tots on a paper towel lined plate while cooking the remaining tots. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Dina and Bruce says
Woah. These were crazy good!!
Gianne says
I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. The combination of cauliflower and cheese was perfect, and they were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Kathryn says
These tots were so good and this may be my new favorite way to enjoy cauliflower! My daughter even loved them too 🙂
Tayler says
I'm always looking for lower carb sides, and these cauliflower tots were perfect! My kids even loved them!
Ned says
Awesome, delicious way to include more veggies in our meals. Our kids never knew! Thank you!