Description
Delicious and cheesy cauliflower tots perfect for Christmas, served with a creamy ranch dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
For the ranch dip:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 8-10 minutes. If using frozen cauliflower, follow package instructions for steaming. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Once cooled, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small tot shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
- While the tots are baking, prepare the ranch dip by mixing together sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Once the tots are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with the ranch dip and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cauliflower mixture.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a cheesy, spicy version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas Cheesy Cauliflower Tots, Ranch Dip, Cauliflower Tots, Holiday Appetizer