Cheesy cauliflower bites are the ultimate finger food! They’re low carb, super easy to make and reheat like a dream! Once you make them, I promise you’ll be hooked just like I am!
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower 12 oz bag of riced cauliflower can be substituted
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, smoked paprika, and salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup ranch
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
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Finely chop the cauliflower and steam for about 10 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when you can easily insert a fork into each piece. Drain well.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained cauliflower, cheeses, breadcrumbs, egg and seasonings. Mix well.
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Lightly wet or oil your hands and form the mixture into round patty shapes. There should be about 12.
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Over medium high heat, add oil to your frying pan and cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side (or until they’re deeply golden brown).
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You can also bake or air fry these. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F and bake for about 15 minutes flipping halfway through.
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Mix together ranch and buffalo sauce for dipping. Serve alongside the cauliflower bites.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 patty | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Calcium: 65mg
