Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots

Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots
Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots
Try this Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots recipe, or contribute your own.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 50
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 egg whites
  • oil for frying
  • 2 tbl butter
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 2 tbl heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • Carbohydrate 0.0375554166703722 g
  • Cholesterol 2.41870000069803 mg
  • Fat 2.50451691691127 g
  • Fiber 0 g
  • Protein 0.486262500004684 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.653763466821064 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (6g)
  • Sodium 15.5430900014503 mg
  • Sugar 0.0375554166703722 g
  • Trans Fat 0.127949816682919 g
  • Calories 24 calories

Clean and trim the cauliflower, adding the florets to a microwave safe bowl. Add the cream and butter to the bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cheese to a magic bullet or food processor and blend until still chunky - kind of like a cooked oatmeal consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least half an hour. Whip the egg whites to a stiff peak. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cauliflower mixture to lighten it up. Then fold the cauliflower mixture into the rest of the egg whites and gently mix until combined. For best results, chill for another half hour or they won't hold their shape as well. Fit a pastry bag with a round or star tube with about a 3/4 inch opening. Spray the inside of the bag with nonstick spray. Gently squeeze out 1 inch sections onto a greased cookie sheet, cutting with a butter knife as you go. When finished, bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes (or longer if you're skipping the frying) until puffed and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and serve - or heat 1/4 inch of oil in a saute pan and when it's very hot add the tots. It doesn't need long, a minute per side to turn them golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.