Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped andouille sausage or cooked bacon (optional)
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon each coarse salt, onion powder and garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill pickles
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Place cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground. Place in a glass bowl and microwave 3-4 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water. Place back into the glass bowl.
  • Whisk in eggs, cheese, sausage, breadcrumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper until very well combined.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into tator tot shape with your hands. Place on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining mixture and place tots about 2 inches apart. Bake 15-18 minutes, until tots are firm and golden brown. Allow to slightly cool.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, hot sauce, dill pickles, whole grain mustard and garlic. Serve cauliflower tots with spicy remoulade.