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Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Taylor Kiser
Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole brings comfort to a weeknight meal. Only much healthier and nutritious.
3.01 from 110 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Shredded, about 1 cup
  • 3 cups Cauliflower Roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Onion Plus 2 tablespoons, diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Fat Free Cottage Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 3/4 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 large Egg White (3 tablespoons liquid egg whites)
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs Plus 1 tablespoon
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion Diced (roughly 1 small onion)
  • 3/4 cup Red Pepper diced (roughly 1 large pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
  • 16 ounces Salsa Of choice, 2 cups
  • 1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, and boil the chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10-15 mins. Shred with two forks and set aside for later use.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Put the chopped cauliflower into a large food processor and process until broken down, and it looks similar to rice.
  • Transfer the cauliflower into a large bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir, and microwave an additional 2 mins
  • Add the onion, garlic, and cottage cheese into the cauliflower. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Microwave for 20 seconds more.
  • Stir the cheddar cheese, egg white, cilantro and panko into the mixture until well combined.
  • Using a heaping Tablespoon, form the mixture into little ovals, packing together and placing them onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tots with cooking spray
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flip and spray with some more cooking spray, and bake for an additional 10-15 mins or until the tots are crunchy and golden brown.
  • While the tots are baking, heat the olive oil for the casserole in a large, oven safe pan on medium/high heat. Cook the diced onion, red pepper and garlic until nice and soft, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the salsa and shredded chicken, stirring until well combined.
  • Once the tots are cooked, sprinkle half of the cheese onto the salsa mixture, and then lay the tots on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 - 7 mins.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1116mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Casseroles, Cauliflower, Chicken, Dinners, Freezer Meals, Healthy, Healthy Eating
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