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    Author: Donna | Published: Apr 6, 2018 | Modified: Jan 30, 2021

    Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots

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    Ricotta Cauliflower Tater Tots

    Put that leftover cauliflower rice to good use with these incredibly moreish Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots. Just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time will give you a snack that is perfect as a side on your dinner table, as a walking appetizer, or tucked away into a little one's lunch box.

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    Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots

    I was once again victim to the convenience factor of the Costco-sized bags of riced cauliflower. The price on that stuff just cannot be beaten, and during a busy week, it is so handy to just reach into the fridge for some pre-riced veggies.

    Lazy I know, but sometimes the convenience factor just wins.

    If you do want to make your own cauliflower rice, then check out this post and sub in cauliflower for broccoli.

    How Do I Use Cauliflower Rice?

    After using some in my Vietnamese Pork Bowls, and more in my Cauliflower Burgers I was left with a weird amount of cauliflower that needed to be used or frozen for another date. That's when these little-riced cauliflower babies were born.

    With just a handful of ingredients you have these little ricotta and cauliflower tater tots that are surprisingly loaded with flavor, and a HUGE hit with the kids (especially if there is some red sauce for dipping).

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    Use them in place of wherever you would normally serve some tater tots. My kids love them in their lunch boxes as well, so they make a great little grab-n-go addition to the snacks in the fridge.

    More Cauliflower Rice and Tater Tot Inspiration:

    If you need some other recipes using cauliflower rice as the main ingredient, or more variations on tater tots then check out these delicious offerings from around the web:

    • Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese and Asiago from Joy Filled Eats
    • Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Bake from HomeMade Interest
    • Honey Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice
    • Veggie Loaded Tater Tots
    • Leftover Mashed Potato Tater Tots
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    How do you eat your Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots? I love hearing from you so be sure to leave a comment if you try them out. Happy eating.

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    Back to School Snacks: Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots

    Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots

    Put that leftover cauliflower rice to good use with these incredibly moreish Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots. Just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time will give you a snack that is perfect as a side on your dinner table or tucked away into a little ones lunch box.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 24 tots
    Calories 18 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups riced cauliflower
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 egg white (from large egg)
    • ½ cup ricotta cheese
    • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
    • 2 spring onions, white and light green part only
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 440F
    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well to combine, pop into the fridge and allow to chill for about 10 minutes 
      3 cups riced cauliflower, 1 large egg, 1 egg white (from large egg), ½ cup ricotta cheese, ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs, 2 spring onions,, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non stick oil. 
    • Shape tablespoonfuls of the cauliflower mixture into tot shapes and pop onto the baking sheet. Spray with some more cooking oil and pop into the preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning half way through
    • Remove from the oven, allow to cool for about 5 minutes and then serve with your favorite dipping sauce

    Notes

    • Serve: these are best served hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
    • Store: leftovers should be allowed to cool completely before being stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by popping them into the air fryer for about 5 minutes to crisp them up a bit.
    • Freeze: these freeze well. Allow them to cool completely before storing them in a freezer-friendly container for up to 6 months. Allow them to thaw before reheating them in the oven or the air fryer and serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 51mgVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sandra says

      April 16, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      What delicious little bites! I had no idea you can do that to cauliflower!

      Reply
    2. Susanne says

      April 09, 2018 at 8:02 am

      DO I have to share or can I eat the all by myself? These sound so good that I think I could even get my picky eaters to gobble them up in a hurry!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        April 11, 2018 at 12:36 pm

        Sharing is completely optional 🙂

        Reply
    3. Taryn says

      April 06, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      These look amazing. And since they are the same shape as frozen store bought tater tots I'm sure they will fool my kids!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        April 07, 2018 at 3:31 pm

        Haha nothing like tricking the kids 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dana DeVolk says

      April 06, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      You had me at ricotta, this recipe is speaking my language!!

      Reply
    5. Jenn says

      April 06, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      I could eat all 24 in a sitting! YUM!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        April 07, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        I may have done just that while photographing them :/

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