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scotts caulifritters

Recipe by
Scott Kwiatkowski
Port Charlotte, FL

I wanted a vegetable side dish that was not potato. I had a cauliflower in the fridge, so, a couple of experiments later...These can be served with a little sour cream or applesauce, but I love 'em plain.

yield 8 -12
prep time 40 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For scotts caulifritters

  • 1 lg
    cauliflower
  • 1 md
    vidalia onion
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    favorite italian salad dressing
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan/romano cheese
  • 1/4 c
    chopped bacon or bacon bits
  • 1 dash
    salt & pepper
  • 1 dash
    basil & oregano

How To Make scotts caulifritters

  • 1
    Steam cauliflower till almost tender. Using food processor or blender process cauliflower to a course sand like texture. Put in large mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Next process raw onion with food processor to very fine texture, add to bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Should have the consistency of wet cement, thick and pasty, but not runny.
  • 3
    Heat enough olive oil or butter to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium-high heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
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