Description
Cottage Cheese Tots are a healthy and delicious twist on classic tater tots, made with cauliflower, cottage cheese, and wholesome ingredients. Packed with protein, kid-friendly, and freezer-ready, they’re perfect for snacks, sides, or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender. Drain and pat dry to remove moisture.
- Mix the Ingredients
- In a bowl, mash the cooked cauliflower.
- Add cottage cheese, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and the beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Tots
- Form small tot shapes using 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve
- Cool slightly and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For Gluten-Free Tots: Use gluten-free bread crumbs or almond flour.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freezing: Freeze baked tots on a tray, then store in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
