Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
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) healthy 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!
Why You'll Love These Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
These easy to make cheesy cauliflower tots are made with just 7 simple ingredients, 2 of which are seasonings.
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots can be fried in a skillet or cooked in an Air Fryer. I have provided both cooking methods below.
You can batch make these tots and freeze some for later.
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots are a great low carb snack or side dish.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Cauliflower Tots are made with riced cauliflower, eggs, cheese and a few spices.
Cauliflower Tots are great by themselves or served with a dipping sauce. These Cheesy Cauliflower Tots are great served with ketchup or ranch dressing for dipping.
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.
- 2 lb cauliflower (riced)
- As Needed tbsp olive oil (or any neutral tasting oil)
- 1 Large egg
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon salt
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!
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