Cauliflower Breadsticks

 

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Ingredients:

    1 head cauliflower, riced

    1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

    1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese

    1 large egg

    1/2 tablespoon freshly minced garlic

    1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil

    1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

    1 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese


Directions:

   
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
To rice the cauliflower I cored it and broke it into florets. Then I placed it in the bowl of my food processor and pulsed until it was the texture of rice.
   
In a large bowl, mix the riced cauliflower, 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined and holds together. Place the mixture onto the parchment lined baking sheet and spread out into a rectangle about 9x7" and 1/4" thick.
   
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese and return to oven to continue baking until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Cool about 10 minutes and cut into 'breadsticks'. Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Serve with your favorite Red Sauce and enjoy!

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

 Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients:

2 lbs cauliflower florets
   
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
   
8 oz shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided
   
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
   
4 tablespoons heavy cream
   
2 bunches green onions, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
   
6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
   
1 clove garlic, grated
   
Salt & pepper to taste

 
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
   
Steam cauliflower florets until tender
   
While cauliflower steams, cream together 6 oz of the shredded cheddar, 6 oz of the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and heavy cream
   
Stir in sliced green onions, chopped bacon, and garlic, set aside

Drain any liquid from steamed cauliflower and add to cheese mixture
   
Stir cauliflower and cheese mixture together
       
Pour into a 2-3 quart casserole and sprinkle on remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
   
Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is brown and bubbly