Cheese Cauliflower Florets

Name: Cheese Cauliflower Florets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Updated at: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:30:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories275.2 kcal (14%)

Total Fat15.9 g (23%)

Carbs15.7 g (6%)

Sugars2.4 g (3%)

Protein17.4 g (35%)

Sodium778.1 mg (39%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 headcauliflower

cut into bite-sized florets

1 cupshredded cheddar cheese

½ cupgrated parmesan cheese

½ cupbreadcrumbs

2eggs

large

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoononion powder

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

fresh parsley

chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.

Step 5

Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.