Spicy Cauliflower Bites
This American appetiser or snack features roasted cauliflower florets mashed with garlic and seasoned, then mixed with olive oil and milk. The mixture is spooned into a muffin tin, topped with Cheddar cheese and red pepper flakes, and baked again until the cheese melts. The result is a batch of savoury, spicy bites perfect for sharing. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 70 minutes, yielding 3 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
- 0.33333334326744 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.33333334326744 cup skim milk
- 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Method
- Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to preheat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper. Transfer this mixture onto a large piece of aluminium foil, wrap it securely, and place the parcel on a baking sheet.
- Bake the wrapped cauliflower in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until it becomes tender. Move the contents to a bowl and mash them to your preferred texture.
- Stir the olive oil and skim milk into the mashed cauliflower. Spoon portions of the mixture into the cups of a muffin tin, then sprinkle each with shredded Cheddar cheese and 0.125 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Return the tin to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, just until the cheese has melted. Allow the bites to cool for 2 minutes before taking them out of the pan.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories338 kcal
Fat29 g
Sugars6 g
Protein8 g
Sodium148 mg
Recipe details
CategorySnack
Cuisineamerican
Authorladanams
