Saturday, March 30, 2013

Tater Tots for Adults (or Kids)

Cauliflower Tater Tots

Everyone remembers those little fried potato bites that you had in the little school cafeteria; comfort food at its finest.  This is a more sophisticated bite for the diet conneseuar or to trick you kid into eating their veggies.  I must admit that they are not exacly like the fried potato ones (according to my husband) but pretty darn close.  Cauliflower tater tots are my new favorite snack/side dish, only costing you 89 calories per 11 tots.  I make a weekly batch of them, you could freeze them just like tater tots if you like.

Directions: Preheat oven to 400.  Take one large head of cauliflower, cut of stems, and food process the entire thing until it becomes like rice particles.  Pat dry with papertowels.  Add 1 large egg, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, and whatever spices you like (I use garlic powder, salt and pepper).  Mix until well combined.  Form by the tbsp full into little tots and place on greased baking sheet.  Bake until golden on top about 15-20 minutes.  Enjoy with ketchup or a dipping sauce of your choice.

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!