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Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole: Mexican Style {Low Carb, High Protein}

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This tater tot casserole is made from cauliflower tots and covered with cheese and salsa! It’s low carb, healthy and great for game day or for kids!

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GUESS WHAT.

WE ARE FINALLY MOVED INTO OUR APARTMENT AND I AM NOT SURROUNDED BY BOXES.

Sorry to yell at you. I’m just kind of excited. And by kind of I mean that I have excitement bursting out of my eye ballz.

But in a COOL FUN kind of way, not a that-sounds-really-painful-and-you-should-probably-get-that-checked-out kind of way.  You understand.

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I PROMISE I will take some pictures BUT, there are still a few boxes here and there. When you see the pictures I want you to think I am clean human and not see the real Taylor: A hoarder.

I only hoard squash though.  For realz. I bought 3 Kabocha squash yesterday because they were on sale.

But that really has nothing to do with anything other than me being obsessed with kabocha squash. Have you tried it though? Oh my golly gosh, I could it forever and always.

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Getting side tracked. There is no squash in these tater tot casserole.  I promise I wouldn’t lie to you and call them “cauliflower” tots and then be like SURPRISE-no-cauli-here-they’re-all-squash.

Because that would be mean and then you might actually throw a spaghetti squash casserole at me.  Aaaandd, that would be messy.

Yuck.

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Anyway, the sequel.

I lovelovelove our new apartment. BUT, now Mr. FFF can watch FOOTBALL.  THE AGONY.

Remember I told you how I made him buffalo chicken hash and buffalo chicken egg muffins while he watched my pretend football game, and I was really happy about not having to actually watch a WHOLE game with him?

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Yeah. That’s done.  It was wonder-ific while it lasted.

Now I don’t have a husband anymore. So be prepared to be nattered at even more than usual, sorry.

But, not really sorry at all because I <3 you.

Anyway, the threequel.  We’re getting out of control.

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I made this cauliflower tater tot casserole WAY BACK IN THE DAY when kids walked uphill both ways to school, with NO shoes.  And, by that I mean, I made it back in Florida. A few weeks ago.

But now I am going to make it every day forever so I can eat it ALL myself. I feel this will be the only way I can get through football season.

I know cauliflower tater-tots are old newz, but this was my first time making them, and now I  like them BETTER than cauliflower rice! In fact, I want them in my oatmeal recipe for breakfast.

I’m kidding. But I like them. Lots.

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Especially when they are covered with salsa, cheese….and more cheese. <— That’ a good sentence.

Contrary to what he above sentence sounds like, this baby is protein packed (HELLO chicken and cottage cheese!)  AND low carb. WHAT THE WHAT.

It’s truf.  And it tastes YUM.

I don’t know about you, but I’ll happily live in cauliflower tater tot casserole land until all the game days are done.

Make sure to check out the Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole Recipe on Food Fanatic as well!

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P.s My nickname is tatertot.

The end.

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  2. Julie @ A Warrior and A Nurse says

    September 29, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Congratulations on your successful move, Taylor!

    If he missed the games yesterday, hopefully he will recover…with time, I’m sure ;). I know that any abstinence from football, to some men, can be seen as being akin to violating the holiest of pastimes. Clever thinking, though, with actually planning your move on Sunday!

    Pure genius. 😉 🙂

    P.s. I hoard squash, as well. It’s been a little while since I’ve had kabocha squash, but, we have sure gotten our fill of butternut squash already, this fall. Of his few crops, my dad grows butternut squash, and, literally on the first day of fall, we harvested some immediately to turn into a delicious butternut squash soup. My husband and son couldn’t keep their hands off of it!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      September 29, 2014 at 6:40 am

      Haha RIGHT!? I am a ninja moving planner like that 🙂
      I am SO jealous you get fresh squash! If you need someone to take it off your hands….;)
      Thanks Julie!

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  3. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:02 am

    Oh my goodness, WHERE have cauli-tots been my ENTIRE LIFE?! Come to think of it, where has this ah-mazing casserole been my whole life too?! Cheesy, cauli-goodness….*sigh and swoon* YES.
    I’m pretty sure my mom would go cray if I were to make these tots for her—she’s trying out a Paleo diet and we’re all going a little insane with the cauli these days….I’m thinking Monday night dinner needs this casserole. 😉 Pinned!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      September 29, 2014 at 6:39 am

      YOU NEED TO TRY CAULI TOTS SARAH! Seriously, life changing!
      Oh gosh…you must be eating cauli for DAYZ…this definitely needs to happen in your mouth. Thanks girl!

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  4. Katharine says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:12 am

    Random morsel: if you so find out that you are swimming in Kabocha squash, they make a great substitute for pumpkin in pie. I made one last year (because I kept getting them in my CSA share) and nobody could tell it wasn’t pumpkin! And who doesn’t want another excuse to make pie?

    I’ll definitely have to try this recipe. My husband doesn’t like cauliflower (he says it’s too bland), but if it’s made into golden tots and covered in cheese, he’ll most certainly inhale it without complaint. 🙂

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      September 29, 2014 at 6:38 am

      Funny you say that, because I use it in my oatmeal with pumpkin pie spice – you’re so right, it’s so great as a sub!
      My hubby LURVED THIS, so hopefully yours does too! Thanks Katharine!

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  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:25 am

    Oh my gosh, Taylor, this cauliflower casserole looks amazing! I’m seriously drooling over here, your pictures are just gorgeous! I love how creative this recipe is, and covered in cheese and salsa makes it so much better! Pinned!

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  10. Shashi at Runninsrilankan(dot)com says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:02 am

    I am on the floor after reading “I made this cauliflower tot casserole WAY BACK IN THE DAY when kids walked uphill both ways to school, with NO shoes. And, by that I mean, I made it back in Florida. A few weeks ago” oh dear – you are just too funny!!! Thanks Taylor – I needed an A.M. laugh!
    As for this casserole – brilliant tater tot idea – think I can sub coconut flour and cut back on the cheese a tad and it would still be good?
    CONGRATS on unpacking!!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      September 29, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Haha I am so glad to make your Monday brighter lady…but, really, my Grandpa always said that..so I needed to throw it in!!
      I can’t guarantee the coconut flour, since it’s SO finicky, you may need less than the recipe calls for but give it a go! And tell me what happens 🙂
      Thanks so much friend!

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  11. Julia says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:24 am

    Where was that skillet yesterday while I was watching the 9ers win on an empty stomach?? I need to do some serious FaceTime with these cauliflower treats. Extra cheese me, puhlease!!

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  12. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I am definitely into subbing cauli for potatoes sometimes, but I’ve not heard of the Cauliflower tot before so that is not old news to me! And it’s now the greatest news EVER! I love this idea. They look so crispy and wonderful and dunkable all on their own, but this casserole looks excellent too. Thank you for sharing! Pinning, for sure.

    I live for football season! I watch games I don’t even care about! *Obsessed*! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Mandy+|+Baking+with+Blondie says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I seriously can’t get my little family to eat cauliflower for anything (except when smothered in cheese and topped with bacon or something), so I’m always on the lookout for recipes like this! THANK YOU!! It’s genius, and we can’t wait to try this one!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Haha, cheese and bacon, works every time right? 😉
      Thanks Mandy! Please let me know if you try it! It’s a bit time consuming, but SO worth it!

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  22. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:46 am

    This looks awesome Taylor! I’m a huge fan of cauliflower rice, was actually going to make some with dinner tonight, but now I might have to make these cauliflower tots instead! It looks delicious and so much protein!

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  28. Christine says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Mmm…I love cauliflower rice…I bet I would love these (although my husband gave them his utmost attention until I told him they were cauliflower…I suspect that’s just because he hasn’t had a cup of coffee yet though…Mr. Grumpy Pants:p)

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  31. Meggan+|+Culinary+Hill says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    What a clever use of cauliflower! I have seen it show up in the darndest places, but never in tater tots! And this recipe has a million other things going for it – high protein, lots of cheese, yumminess everywhere! It should probably run for office!

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