Cheesy Cauliflower Tater Tots

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 medium head Cauliflower

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Egg whites

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Cheddar, sharp
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream

Found on ibreatheimhungry.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp butter
• ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 4 egg whites
• salt & pepper to taste
• oil for frying

Directions

• 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 ⅓ 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 wont hold their shape as well.
• Fit a pastry bag with a round or star tube with about a ¾ 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 youre skipping the frying) until puffed and slightly browned.
• Remove from the oven and serve - or heat ¼ inch of oil in a saute pan and when its very hot add the tots. It doesnt need long, a minute per side to turn them golden brown and crispy.
• Serve immediately.

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