Cauliflower Cheese Bites
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Author:
Kat Williamson
Servings
2
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.
Ingredients
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350g Cauliflower
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105g Risoni
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40g butter
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40g plain flour
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250ml milk
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80g grated cheese
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20g grated parmesan
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70g panko breadcrumbs
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Chopped parsley, to serve
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Brussels Sprout Ketchup
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.
Recipe Video
@sauceshop Cauliflower Cheese Bites 🎄 Recipe 👇 1. 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. 2. Cook the Risoni: In the same pot, cook the risoni for 8 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Set aside. 3. 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. 4. Form and Coat Balls: Preheat oven to 200°C. Using damp hands, form tablespoons of the mixture into balls and coat each in breadcrumbs. Place in muffin tins before baking. 5. Bake and Serve: Spray the tops with oil and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with parsley and dipping in Brussels Sprout Ketchup. Find the full ingredient list through the link in our bio 💪 #christmasrecipe #cauliflower #cauliflowerrecipes #cauliflowercheese #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarianchristmas #festiverecipes #holidayfood ♬ original sound - 70s 80s 90s Classics
Recipe Note
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan over your bites for an extra cheesy crunch!