Name: Cauliflower Cheese Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 350g Cauliflower; 105g Risoni; 40g butter; 40g plain flour; 250ml milk; 80g grated cheese; 20g grated parmesan; 70g panko breadcrumbs; Chopped parsley, to serve; Salt &amp; pepper, to taste; Brussels Sprout Ketchup

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Cauliflower Cheese Bites

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Servings

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

We’ve turned this classic Christmas dish into cheese-filled bite-sized balls, perfect for your next holiday party. Just dip them in our Brussels Sprout Ketchup and you’re good to go.

Author:

Kat Williamson

Ingredients

350g Cauliflower
105g Risoni
40g butter
40g plain flour
250ml milk
80g grated cheese
20g grated parmesan
70g panko breadcrumbs
Chopped parsley, to serve
Salt & pepper, to taste
Brussels Sprout Ketchup

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Directions

Blanch the Cauliflower

Boil cauliflower in a large pot for about 5 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a sieve to drain and cool before roughly chopping.

Cook the Risoni

In the same pot, cook the risoni for 8 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened, then bring to a boil for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add cheeses, and stir until melted. Mix in the cauliflower and risoni, then season.

Form and Coat Balls

Preheat oven to 200°C. Form mixture into small balls and coat each in breadcrumbs. Place in muffin tins before baking.

Bake and Serve

Place in the heated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with parsley and dipping in Brussels Sprout Ketchup.