cauliflower cheese bites

Recipe by
Sharon Morris
London, ON

I adapted this recipe from one that wanted you to fry the rounds in oil. This is far easier and healthier as well.

yield 36 -48 appetizers
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cauliflower cheese bites

  • 1
    head of cauliflower
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne (or to taste )
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic or onion powder
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • olive oil

How To Make cauliflower cheese bites

  • 1
    Cut cauliflower into large florets and steam till tender.
  • 2
    Process cooked cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice.
  • 3
    Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 4
    Beat eggs and Worcestershire together. Pour over processed cauliflower and mix together.
  • 5
    Pour cauliflower mixture and dry ingredients together. Combine to make a rough dough.
  • 6
    Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • 7
    Using the olive oil to coat your fingers, make small tablespoon size rounds of dough and space evenly on baking sheets (size of rounds is up to you)
  • 8
    Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden and crisp on the outside.
  • 9
    Cool and serve with a ranch dressing dip. Makes 36-48 rounds :)
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