Healthy Appetizer Recipe - Mini Cheese Dogs

Hot dogs are a favorite for many people and these cheesy mashed cauliflower dogs make a great appetizer, snack or even the main course.

These are best eaten when still warm but taste just fine cold as well. So make up a few for your next party or dinner. This is one of my favorite appetizer recipes to make.

Ingredients

• 8 each Turkey hot dog
• 8 ounces low fat cheddar cheese
• 2 each Cauliflower Heads
• 4 Tbs Sour Cream, fat free
• 2 tbs Butter, unsalted
• 1/4 cup Skim Milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut hot dogs lengthwise in half without cutting all the way through.
3. Place hot dogs on a baking sheet.
4. Chop cauliflower into small pieces.
5. In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 cups of water to a simmer.
6. Add the cauliflower and cook for about 15 minutes or until it is very tender.
7. Drain completely and pat dry if needed.
8. Add milk, sour cream and butter to the cooked cauliflower.
9. Using a hand mixer, blend together until smooth. If you like your mashed potatoes chunky, then don't blend as long so you get chunky mashed cauliflower.
10. While the mashed cauliflower is still hot, add half the cheddar cheese and blend together.
11. Place the cheesy mashed cauliflower into the halved hot dogs.
12. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the hot dogs.
13. Place into the oven and bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling slightly.
14. Remove from oven and cut each dog into thirds.
15. Place on tray and serve while still hot.

Cooking Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts shown below for this appetizer recipe are per serving. The number of serving is noted in the header section below. The serving size is the first item noted on the nutrition facts table.