Spicy Cauliflower Balls

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 30-40 balls 🏷 Snack

These bite-sized appetisers are a delicious way to enjoy vegetables, with a flavourful mix of cauliflower, jalapeños, and herb stuffing. They are shaped into small balls and baked until golden. Ideal for serving as a snack or party food, they can also be prepared in a casserole dish for a different presentation. The recipe yields a generous amount for sharing.

Spicy Cauliflower Balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
  • 4 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
  • 2 jalapenos, diced fine
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced fine (I used vidailia)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs, beaten well
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  1. Set your oven to 350°F to preheat.
  2. Place the olive oil, onions and chopped cauliflower into a large skillet.
  3. Cook the contents of the skillet for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic and diced jalapenos.
  5. Allow the mixture to cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in the melted butter, then take the skillet off the heat.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese and herb seasoned stuffing mix.
  8. Fold the cooked cauliflower mixture into the egg and stuffing combination until thoroughly incorporated.
  9. Form the mixture into balls measuring about 3/4 inch in diameter.
  10. Arrange the balls on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium114000 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
AuthorMalriah