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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Step 2 of 8
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Place the chopped cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse multiple times, until the florets have the same texture as couscous. Transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the cauliflower. Mix with a rubber spatula until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and hold together when pinched.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Shape the mixture into 24 “tots,” using about a tablespoon of the mixture for each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Bake the tots on middle rack of oven for 15 minutes.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Turn the tots over and continue baking until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Check to see that tots are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Serve tots immediately, with ketchup, if desired.