Cauliflower is one of those foods that is so good for you and that I’m always open to eating, but enjoy it in more…creative ways. These fritters are definitely one of those “creative” ways to enjoy some of your abundance of cauliflower! Baked cauliflower cheddar fritters are a slightly healthier option, but 100 percent tasty.
These are basically cauliflower and cheese, and how can you go wrong there?! I have made these both pan fried and baked and personally, I prefer the baked method. When you bake it, the cheese gets that really amazing taste like the bits of cheese that ooze out of a grilled cheese and cook on the pan. And also, less grease means you can taste the other ingredients a whole lot better!
For this recipe I used some brilliantly orange cauliflower because that is what I had, so if you use the traditional white, yours will likely look a bit different in color. If you’re looking for a little extra spice, you can add some cayenne powder. Or if you have some other type of yummy cheese in your fridge, you can substitute that for the cheddar or parmesan. How do you like cooking your cauliflower?
Baked Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters
Ingredients
- 12 oz Cauliflower florets
- 3/4 Cup Grated cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Sliced scallions
- 2 Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Panko Bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam cauliflower florets for 8-10 minutes until tender. Let cool for a minute and then chop finely into small pieces.
- Place cauliflower in bowl and add all other ingredients stirring gently with a spatula or spoon until combined.
- Form mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and a 1/4 inch thick. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 14 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
September 7, 2017I love making cauliflower fritters and sadly can’t have dairy or else I would totally be making these cheddar cauliflower fritters as well. They look so good! Love the golden color the cheese adds to it!
Eva Minette
September 7, 2017You can make this without the cheese with a little extra spice and breadcrumbs! The golden color also comes from the gorgeous orange cauliflower I used!
Lindsay
September 7, 2017What a fun recipe!
Pech
September 7, 2017I love this new way to enjoy Cauliflower – especially the way you can bake it! I’m pinning this for later when I see some orange Cauliflower
Eva Minette
September 7, 2017Thanks Pech! I’m sure any color cauliflower would result in a beautiful fritter!
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman
September 10, 2017Fritters aren’t always the most photogenic of foods, but these are beautiful! I’m not usually a big cauliflower fan, but cheese makes everything delicious, so I would definitely be willing to give these a try.
Eva Minette
September 10, 2017Thank you Renee! It’s sure hard to find the “right angle” for fritters – they’re best while being devoured. 😉
Jeanine
September 30, 2017Got rave reviews at my house tonight for dinner! The slight crisp on the outside was extra tasty to bite into.
Eva Minette
October 2, 2017Happy to hear you both enjoyed them!
Jeanine
November 1, 2017Just wanted to add that I used regular cauliflower. Can’t wait to try it with another color, too.