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crispy cauliflower bites

Recipe by
Carol Daly
The Villages, FL

This easy recipe is tasty with just a hint of heat (spicy). Great for parties or tail gating.

yield 18 cauliflower bites
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crispy cauliflower bites

  • ½ md
    head of cauliflower
  • 2/3 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • ½ tsp
    salt
  • ½ tsp
    red pepper flakes

How To Make crispy cauliflower bites

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400 F.
  • 2
    Spray mini muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 3
    Remove the leaves from the cauliflower. You can use the inner core for this recipe.
  • 4
    Coarsely chop the cauliflower and place in a food processor with the steel cutting blades. Pulse the food processor until the cauliflower is finely chopped.
  • 5
    Place the finely chopped cauliflower into a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir to blend well.
  • 6
    Place a rounded tablespoon of the mixture into each mini muffin well. Pat down to form a nugget.
  • 7
    Bake uncovered for 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.
  • 8
    Serve hot or warm for best flavor.
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