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Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

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These easy cheesy cauliflower patties are packed with flavour, budget‑friendly and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep or tasty snacks – a clever way to serve more vegetables without anyone noticing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Method Conventional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small whole cauliflower or 1/2 a large
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 zucchini grated and any excess liquid squeezed out.
  • 1 garlic cloves chopped fine
  • 1/2 onion chopped or cut fine depending on how much you have to hide it ;- )
  • 80 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp rosemary stems removed, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g breadcrumbs dried or 100 g fresh
  • 100 g shredded mozzarella
  • 100 g Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 tsp salt pink Murray valley salt flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Wash and trim the cauliflower then place into a microwave-safe bowl. Set for 8 minutes on high. (if you don't have a microwave you need to steam it, drain it, then squeeze out any excess moisture.)1 heaped tsp of Cookidoo chicken stock (or 1 continental stock pot or similar)
  • Heat a frypan on medium heat and once hot, add a little oil along with the onion and garlic. Saute till softened then remove from the pan and wipe the pan out with a cloth to clean.
  • Once the cauliflower has finished in the microwave, remove and allow to cool a little then chop finely. Add all the ingredients to the cooled chopped cauliflower including the sauteed onion/ garlic and mix to combine.
  • Divide the mixture into patties and form with your hands.

To cook in a frypan

  • Place a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat and wait for it to reach temperature.
  • Add a splash of oil and cook the patties on each side until golden. This should take 4 - 5 minutes on each side

To cook in the oven or air fryer

  • Preheat the oven to 200°c
  • Place the formed patties on a lined baking sheet or air fryer basket, and bake until golden
  • Spray with good quality oil and bake for 20-25 minutes turning once to have both sides golden.