Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced or finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup almond flour or breadcrumbs for a non-gluten-free version
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or additional EVOO for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or brush it with EVOO.
- Steam the riced or finely chopped cauliflower in the microwave for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Let it cool and then, using a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the steamed cauliflower, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, almond flour or breadcrumbs, egg, EVOO, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture is uniform.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a tot. Place the tot on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and crispy, turning them halfway through the baking time.
- Let the cauliflower tots cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauce.