Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
Baked, bite-size cauliflower snacks with cheddar, Parmesan, and a crisp breadcrumb coating.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it with the olive oil.
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Step 2
Place the cauliflower in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover and steam until just tender.
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Step 3
Let the cauliflower cool briefly, then chop it into rice-size pieces. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
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Step 4
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat them with a fork. Add the prepared cauliflower, cheddar, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
Divide the mixture into 24 portions. Compress each portion firmly into a small oval bite and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 6
Bake at 220°C until the undersides are golden and the bites are beginning to firm.
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Step 7
Turn the bites carefully with a spatula, then bake until browned, firm in the center, and at least 74°C internally.
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Step 8
Rest the bites on the baking sheet before serving warm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Cook the centers to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat them thoroughly before serving.
Risk factors
- raw egg
- hot steam
- hot baking equipment