Cheesey CauliTots

Cheesey CauliTots... perfect for those who are missing being able to have tater tots. These are a good substitute, although you shouldn't expect that they'll have the same "crunch" of a tater tot. Great as a side dish or an appetizer, you can serve with your dipping sauce of choice, or even melt cheese on top of them. Delicious! 

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 4 egg whites
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

- Clean and trim the cauliflower; Put the florets to a microwave safe bowl. 

- Add the heavy cream and butter to the bowl and microwave for 5 minutes. 

- Add the cauliflower and cheese to a Vitamix or food processor and blend until it reaches the consistency of cooked oatmeal.

- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

- Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 

- While mixture is chilling, whip the egg whites to a stiff peak. 

- Once chilled for 30 minutes, fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the cauliflower mixture to "fluff" it up a bit.

- Fold the cauliflower mixture into the remainder of the egg whites and gently mix until combined. 

- IMPORTANT: Chill for another 30 minutes or they won’t hold their "tater tot" shape as well. 

- Fit a greased pastry bag with a round or star tube with about a 3/4 inch opening. 

- Gently squeeze out 1 inch sections onto a greased cookie sheet, cutting with a butter knife as you go. 

- Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and slightly browned. 

- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.