Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

How good do these Cheesy Cauliflower Bread sticks look! They’re made with Cauliflower instead of Bread and are a healthy and nutritious snack that the whole family will love. They’re a delicious snack or light meal and also perfect for parties with your favorite spicy dipping sauces.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of riced cauliflower (about 1 large head of cauliflower)
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (I used a Tex Mex blend because that's all I had)
• 3 tsp oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese (for topping)

 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Prepare 2 pizza dishes or a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make sure your cauliflower is roughly chopped in florets. Add the florets to your food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice.
3. Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the 4 eggs, 2 cups of mozzarella,oregano, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
4. Separate the mixture in half and place each half onto the prepared baking sheets and shape into either a pizza crust, or a rectangular shape for the bread sticks.
5. Bake the crust (no topping yet) for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden. Don't be afraid the crust is not soggy at all. Once golden, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
6. Slice and serve.

NOTES:

If you do not have a microwave, I’d recommend cooking the cauliflower first either in your oven or on the stovetop and then ricing it. Easiest would be to steam it and then ricing it.

Nutritional information based on 1 cup mozzarella cheese for topping. Calorie Count is used for determining nutritional information.

The crust can be frozen, already baked, and just thaw it out on the counter or microwave. Or add the cheese and place it back in the oven and bake it for a few minutes until the cheese melts and browns.

Recipe adapted from Mom, What's for Dinner? 

Source: jocooks.com

Deep Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into bite-size flowerets
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 dash cayenne pepper (use more if you like spicy stuff)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
oil (for deep frying)

Directions:

Preheat fryer oil to 375.

Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).

In a seperate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.

Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.

Remove and plce into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.

Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.

*Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

Source:  texasrecipes

How To Make Roasted Flourets

Roasted flourets is a nice healthy side dish that goes perfectly with a fish or chicken entrée. This can also easily be made into just a snack by itself.

Ingredients:

8 Cups of Cauliflower Flourits
2 tbsbs of extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp of salt
Lemon wedges
Pepper to taste

Directions:

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Source: recipe.com

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

Non-stick spray
2 ½ cups grated cauliflower (about ½ a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup homemade or store bought tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup basil leaves, for garnish

Directions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have 2 cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for 7-8 minutes, or until soften. Remove and let cool. Mix in the egg, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with non-stick spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.

Top the pizza with the sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving.

Cauliflower Bread

Ingredients:

1 large head of raw cauliflower, riced (put in Cuisinart and grind until fine)
1 ½ cups of egg whites or 1 16oz container of egg whites
1 ½ cup grated low fat parmesan cheese
2 packages of 8 oz low fat mozzarella cheese

Directions: 


Pre-heat oven 425

Mix above in large bowl as you would meat loaf. (I used my hands) Line two 18x26 inch pans (like jelly roll pans) with parchment paper, leaving edges of paper over the pan. Spread mixture with hands, pat down to the edge of the pan as thin as you can without leaving holes. (paper should be sticking out about 2 inches around the pan so you can grab it easily).

Sprinkle with herbs. They used a mixture of kosher salt, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano.
Bake 20 minutes. 

Slide bread from pan; put another piece of parchment paper in the pan. Flip bread over and put back into pan. Bake another 10 minutes. 

Put on rack to cool. Cut in squares. 

freeze most of it. You can take out the pieces frozen and microwave about 15 seconds. Makes a great pizza. 

Cauliflower Patties

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c bread crumbs (regular or gluten free)
2 cloves of finely diced garlic
1 finely diced red onion
mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste




Directions:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius or 375 Farenheit

Cut cauliflower into florets & cook in boiling water, Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, onion and seasoning to taste.

Grease a baking tray then form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Bake until golden brown & set, about 15 - 20 minutes.

Makes a great side dish or a healthy snack

Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

Ingredients:

1    head cauliflower
2    large eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c panko
1/2 t cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
salt
olive oil

Directions:

Cut cauliflower into florets & cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, panko, cayenne & salt to taste.

Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3 minutes per side. Keep each batch warm in the oven while you cook the rest.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients:

2 lbs cauliflower florets
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 bunches green onions, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Steam cauliflower florets until tender.

While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz of the shredded cheddar, 6 oz of the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and heavy cream.
Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic.

Set aside.

Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture.

Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together.

Taste for seasoning, and add as necessary.

If you want a finer texture, give a few mashes with the potato masher.
Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly.