Recipe: Mini Cheese Cauliflower Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• ¼ cup grated onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 egg +1 egg white, beaten
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup reduced-fat cheddar shredded cheese
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Cut the fresh cauliflower into florets and boil until fork tender. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork while still hot.
3. To the mashed cauliflower, add the grated onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Add the beaten egg and egg white, panko, and cheeses. Stir until the mixture is moist and comes together.
5. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, evenly scoop the mixture into the muffin tins and gently flatten the cakes with the back of a spoon.
6. Bake until the tops are golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
7. Serve with optional sour cream or Greek yogurt.

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