Crispy Cauliflower Bites have the satisfying crunch of tater tots and may stand in for the spud version, especially when dunked in ketchup.

The dilemma that makes fried spud lovers break out in a cold, clammy sweat?

“Would you like tater tots or fries with that?”

It's a tough choice — a tater tot's crispy, crunchy exterior versus a french fry's fluffy interior. Indecision will not save you from ridicule: The Twitterverse wants to know "Are you teamtots or teamfrenchfries?"

But, hey, if you're considering your waistline after too many tots and fries, the only answer to the question is "Give me Crispy Cauliflower Bites, please!"

In fact, these crispy oven-baked morsels made in a mini muffin tin are so reminiscent of tater tots you might not even miss the tater — especially if you dunk them in ketchup.

Preparation tips: If the cauliflower feels as if it has a lot of liquid after processing, place cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze away excess liquid.

Riced cauliflower is now available as either fresh or frozen at many grocery stores and it is great to use in this recipe. For best results, choose a riced cauliflower with kernels similar in size to rice.

Crispy Cauliflower BitesMakes 24 cauliflower bites.Nonstick cooking spray½ medium head cauliflower2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour2 large eggs½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon red pepper flakesPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.Remove the leaves from the cauliflower. You can use the inner core for this recipe.Coarsely chop the cauliflower and place in the work bowl of a food processor with the steel chopping blade. Pulse the food processor until the cauliflower is finely chopped. Do not over process or the cauliflower will turn into a purée.Place the finely chopped cauliflower into a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir to blend well. Place a rounded tablespoon of the mixture into each mini muffin well. Pat down to form a nugget.Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Carefully turn each cauliflower bite over and continue to bake for 12 to 15 additional minutes or until bites are crispy brown on both sides.Serve hot or warm for best flavor.