Posted by To all grilled cheese fans, we have the ultimate solution for you, cauliflower crusted grilled cheese.This grilled cheese might be better than the real thing. It has a crispy toast texture infused with Italian herbs and filled with cheese.
Duration:
Prep Time: 05 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
- 1 head of cauliflower, stem removed and cut into florets
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cheddar cheese, thick slices
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 450F. Line baking tray with a baking sheet.
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Add cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until cauliflower are broken into small pieces.
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Place cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 4 minutes. Stop at 2 minutes and give it a stir and continue heating up.
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Carefully remove the bowl and give it one last stir. Place back in the microwave and heat for 5 minutes to dry up the cauliflower.
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Once the cauliflower has cool down, add egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder and black pepper. Mix evenly.
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Divide dough into 4 equal parts and place on the baking tray.
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Using your hands press the dough down and into a square shape to mimic a slice of bread.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Carefully remove cauliflower slices and start assembling your grilled cheese. One slice of cauliflower bread followed by a slice of cheese and topped with another slice of cauliflower bread.
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Please grilled cheese back into your oven or toaster oven and broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted. Enjoy right away!
Nutrition
Calories: 237 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g |