Baked Cauliflower Tots with Spicy Sriracha Ketchup
Source: Found on Pinterest
A healthy and lighter alternative instead of using potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 c. (med. head) cauliflower florets, steamed - see Note below
- 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbls. butter
- 1 large egg
- ¼ t. onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 c. ketchup
- 1 Tbls. Sriracha sauce
Instructions
Steam cauliflower florets just until soft and tender, don’t overcook.. Remove from steamer and place on a large towel; pat dry to get rid of as much moisture as you can.
Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and pulse just a bit until crumbly (see picture).
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well (use your hands to mix all together). Will be wet, but will dry out after they sit for a few hours.
Using a tablespoon (or cookie scoop works well too), measure out little tots from the mixture and place them on a cookie sheet, sprayed with non-stick oil based cooking spray.
Refrigerate tots for a few hours to allow to firm up.
Bake at 425 degrees for 18 minutes, until nicely browned.
Serve with dipping sauce or sauce of your choice
Dipping Sauce: Mix ketchup and Sriracha until smooth
NOTE: Makes 16. Double recipe if you have a LARGE head of cauliflower.