Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters

Cauliflower mixed with cheese, scallions, garlic and self rising flour; then fried until golden brown make a tasty side dish.

Our youngest daughter does NOT like cauliflower at all. No matter how I prepare it. I can't say I blame her as I didn't even like it myself until several years ago, and now I love it.

My favorite way to eat cauliflower is roasted with some fresh garlic. One night I decided that I would puree some frozen cauliflower I had and make fritters out of them.

How do you make Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters?

For this recipe you'll need frozen cauliflower florets, shredded Cheddar cheese, scallions, garlic, self rising flour, Kosher salt, black pepper and Canola oil for frying.

Start by defrosting the cauliflower either in the microwave or on top of the stove. Drain excess water and place in a food processor.

Add the cheese, scallions, and garlic and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Next, place the mixture in a bowl; then add the flour, salt and pepper.

Heat about 1-inch of oil in large, non-stick skillet; then carefully drop a kitchen tablespoon size amount of batter into the oil, pushing down on it to flatten it.

Allow the fritters to brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side; then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

I normally buy fresh cauliflower as it does taste better, but I also like to keep some frozen vegetables on hand in case I have last minute.

At first, I set out to make them a little healthier so I tried baking these Cauliflower Cheese  Fritters. However, the inside never seem to set right and they were doughy.

So I resorted to frying them, and these Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters were a hit. She must have eaten 4 of them herself! ~Enjoy!

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Cauliflower and Cheese Fritters

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Cauliflower mixed with cheese, scallions, garlic and self rising flour; then fried until golden brown.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounces frozen cauliflower florets
• 3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup self rising flour
• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• Canola oil, for frying

Instructions

 

• Start by defrosting the cauliflower either in the microwave or on top of the stove. Drain excess water and place in a food processor.
• Add the cheese, scallions, and garlic and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Next, place the mixture in a bowl; then add the flour, salt and pepper.
• Heat about 1-inch of oil in large, non-stick skillet; then carefully drop a kitchen tablespoon size amount of batter into the oil, pushing down on it to flatten it.
• Allow the fritters to brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side; then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.2mg

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