Best 4 5 Ingredient Baked Cauliflower Tots Recipes

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Calling all cauliflower lovers! Get ready to indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our incredible 5-ingredient baked cauliflower tots. These crispy, golden-brown tots are not only a healthier alternative to traditional tater tots, but also a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats in no time.

Our collection of cauliflower tot recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate. Whether you prefer classic tots, cheesy tots, or tots with a spicy kick, we have a recipe that will hit the spot. For those who love a classic flavor profile, our original baked cauliflower tots are a perfect choice. Made with cauliflower, eggs, bread crumbs, and seasonings, these tots are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

If you're craving a cheesy indulgence, our cheesy cauliflower tots are just what you need. Packed with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, these tots are gooey, flavorful, and irresistibly cheesy. And for those who like a bit of heat, our spicy cauliflower tots are sure to satisfy. With the addition of cayenne pepper and chili powder, these tots have a delightful spicy kick that will leave you craving more.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. Our cauliflower tots are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a fun and healthy snack. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you amazed at how delicious cauliflower can be!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

5-INGREDIENT BAKED CAULIFLOWER TOTS



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Skip the spuds and ditch the deep fryer in favor of cheesy cauliflower tots made with just five ingredients.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup small diced onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely ground breadcrumbs
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a nonstick baking sheet liberally with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the water and cook them just until fork tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Thoroughly drain the florets and transfer them to a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower for a few seconds just until the it breaks down into small pieces (about the size of grains of rice). (Do not overmix the cauliflower or the mixture will be too wet to form.)
  • Measure out 3 packed cups of the cauliflower and add it to a large bowl. (See Kelly's Notes.) Stir in the diced onion, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing until thoroughly combined. (The mixture should be roughly the consistency of mashed potatoes.) Using your hands, scoop up 1- to 2-tablespoons of the mixture and mold it into a tater tot shape. Place it on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the shaping process with the remainder of the mixture, spacing the tots about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake the tots for about 20 minutes then flip them and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until crisped. Remove and serve with ketchup, pesto, hummus or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tot, Calories 17 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 28 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

CAULIFLOWER TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, egg, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt

Provided by Ochi Scobie

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz cauliflower, minced
1 egg
⅔ cup bread crumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Aggressively season it with salt. Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop the cooked cauliflower.
  • In a mixing bowl, add cauliflower, egg, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Shape the mixture into tot shapes and spread them evenly on the sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Flip and then bake for an additional 10 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 5 grams

BAKED CAULIFLOWER TOTS



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What can't cauliflower do? It's delicious as a puree, makes a great meaty steak and now, can be enjoyed as the ultimate finger food-a crunchy tot. We use crispy rice cereal as a gluten-free breading. A hot oven (and a little cooking spray) gets you a crackling exterior without deep frying.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings (about 6 tots each)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 small heads cauliflower
1 cup almond meal
2 large eggs, separated
Kosher salt
2 cups crispy rice cereal
Cooking spray
Dipping sauces, such as ketchup, grainy mustard, pesto or red-pepper hummus, for serving

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top position of the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees F. Set a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool in the skillet.
  • Remove the outer leaves and core of the cauliflower heads. Separate the heads into large florets, and trim away most of the remaining smaller stems. In 2 batches, process the florets in a food processor until very finely chopped, almost a paste, then transfer the paste to a large bowl. Wipe out the food processor.
  • Put the cauliflower in the middle of a double layer of cheesecloth, and gather up the sides into a bundle. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can over the sink, then put the cauliflower back in the bowl. Add the browned onion, almond meal, egg whites and 2 teaspoons salt, and work together with your hands until combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed. Scoop out even tablespoonfuls, roll each into a ball and shape into a squared-off tot shape, and line them up on a baking sheet. (The tots can be covered loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight.)
  • Pulse the rice cereal in the food processor until finely ground, and transfer to a small dish. Whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup water in a medium bowl. Line up the tots, egg wash, ground cereal and prepared baking sheet with the rack on your work surface. Dip the tots in the egg wash (let the excess drip off), roll them in the cereal to fully coat and place on the rack. (To avoid a mess, designate one hand for dipping and retrieving in the egg and the other for rolling in the cereal.) Spray each tot all over with the cooking spray, turning as needed. (Unsprayed breaded tots can be placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet, frozen until solid, about 2 hours, then transferred to a large freezer bag for up to 1 month. Coat with cooking spray before baking.)
  • Bake the tots on the prepared baking sheet until golden brown outside and hot inside, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Serve with desired dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CAULIFLOWER TOTS



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Tater tots without the taters. Can alter the ingredients: Cheddar and green onion, Mexican cheese blend and chili powder, or bacon and white Cheddar. Let your imagination run wild.

Provided by voochkoo

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 44m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
canola oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled.
  • Chop cauliflower finely until it is the size of rice grains.
  • Measure out 2 cups cauliflower "rice" into a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, egg white, parsley flakes, minced onion, salt, and black pepper. Form into 30 small logs. Arrange on the lined baking sheet; spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the bottom, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven, flip, and spray with cooking spray. Continue baking until lightly browned on the other side, 8 to 9 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to rice the cauliflower quickly and easily.
  • Squeeze the cauliflower rice as dry as possible to remove excess moisture. This will help the tots to hold their shape.
  • Add a little bit of almond flour or grated Parmesan cheese to the cauliflower rice mixture to help bind it together.
  • Season the cauliflower rice mixture with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Form the cauliflower rice mixture into small tots and place them on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the tots at a high temperature for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the tots with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These 5-ingredient baked cauliflower tots are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tater tots. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a side dish, snack, or appetizer, these cauliflower tots are sure to be a hit. So next time you are craving something crispy and delicious, give these cauliflower tots a try!

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