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Quick & Easy Cauliflower Tots with Cottage Cheese Recipe

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These Quick & Easy Cauliflower Tots with Cottage Cheese are a healthy, delicious alternative to traditional tater tots. Combining tender steamed cauliflower, creamy cottage cheese, and crispy panko breadcrumbs, these tots bake to golden perfection with a cheesy, flavorful crunch. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they’re easy to prepare and family-friendly.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (steamed until tender and mashed well)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for best results)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Panko bread crumbs for a crispier tot)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp salt (fine sea salt recommended)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Cauliflower: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Steam or boil cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  2. Mash and Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the cooled cauliflower until smooth. Add cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Form the Tots: Gradually add breadcrumbs to the mixture until it holds together but isn’t too dry. Scoop out small portions and shape evenly sized tots to ensure uniform baking.
  4. Bake the Cauliflower Tots: Place tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. These cauliflower tots make a great snack or side dish.

Notes

  • Using full-fat cottage cheese helps the tots bind better and adds creaminess.
  • For extra crispiness, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular.
  • Ensure cauliflower is well-drained to avoid soggy tots.
  • You can add chopped green onions to the mixture for added flavor and texture.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, ranch, or a spicy aioli.

Keywords: cauliflower tots, vegetable tots, healthy snacks, baked tots, vegetarian side dish, cottage cheese recipe, low-carb snack

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