Description
Delicious, crispy snacks made with cauliflower, cheddar, and Parmesan, perfect for game days or as a healthy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam or microwave the cauliflower florets until fork-tender (8-10 minutes steaming or 6-8 minutes in the microwave). Drain excess moisture and mash.
- Combine mashed cauliflower, cheddar, Parmesan, almond flour, eggs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until incorporated.
- Scoop portions of the mixture, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway if desired.
- Remove from oven and garnish with parsley. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking. Can be frozen and reheated directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesy snacks, cauliflower bites, gluten-free appetizers, low-carb snacks, healthy snacks