Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great change-up from your regular tator-tots!!


Baked Cauli-Tots

Makes 24 tots       
Cheesy, crispy, so amazingly good that they'll easily replace those other tots as your family's favorite side dish.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (about half of a head) shredded cauliflower (do NOT cook cauliflower beforehand)
• 4 oz. (about 1 cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cornmeal (bread crumbs or ground oats also work)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• a few grinds black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard    

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with oil or coking spray.
2. Place the shredded cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture (very important!).
3. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, and mix together thoroughly. I like to use a fork.
4. Using a spoon or scoop, divide the mixture between the muffin cups and press down firmly into the cups.
5. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Allow to cool slightly before running a knife around the edge to pop the tots out of the muffin tin.