Breaded Cauliflower
Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
Yield
6 servings
What if cauliflower was a delicious snack instead of a plain side dish? Our breaded cauliflower is scrumptious, thanks to a savory breading that's loaded with seasonings and Parmesan cheese. These bites taste great on their own, and are even more delicious with a dipping sauce. They're also super easy to make, no deep frying required.
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 5 cups)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup butter
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
- Place cauliflower and a small amount of water in a skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and seasonings. Place bread crumbs and cheese in a large bowl. Add a few florets at a time to the egg mixture; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to crumb mixture; toss to coat.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 341 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
Meet the Cook: My mother gets the credit for this delicious dish, which is a mainstay at our house. It can be an appetizer or side dish...and is wonderful served with turkey, roast beef and ham. My husband, our teenage son, Daniel, and I live on a country acreage. I enjoy gardening and collecting cookbooks.
-Sandra Furman-Krajewski, Amsterdam, New York
Recipe Creator
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