Best 7 Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Recipes

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**Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites: A guilt-free indulgence that tantalizes the taste buds**

Craving a crispy, cheesy snack without compromising your health goals? Look no further than these Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this delightful appetizer or side dish offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of cheesy flavor that will leave you wanting more. With two variations – classic and Buffalo-style – these cauliflower bites cater to diverse preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. Air-fried or baked to perfection, these bites are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free treat that combines the goodness of cauliflower with the irresistible allure of melted Parmesan cheese.

**Classic Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites:**

These classic bites are a timeless favorite, featuring a crispy breadcrumb coating generously seasoned with herbs and spices. The tender cauliflower florets, coated in a mixture of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, are then baked to perfection, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

**Buffalo-Style Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites:**

If you're craving a spicy kick, the Buffalo-style cauliflower bites are the perfect choice. These bites feature a blend of hot sauce, melted butter, and a touch of honey for a tantalizing sweet and spicy flavor profile. The crispy breadcrumb coating, infused with the bold flavors of Buffalo sauce, adds an extra layer of excitement to these irresistible bites.

Whether you prefer the classic or Buffalo-style, these Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a versatile snack or side dish that will elevate any gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or air fryer, and embark on a culinary journey that promises crispy, cheesy, and guilt-free indulgence.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES



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Provided by Danae Halliday

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 heaping cups cauliflower florets
2 egg whites
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400° F., line a baking sheet with foil and spray it generously with cooking spray.
  • Steam the cauliflower florets in a covered pot with a little bit of water for 4-5 minutes. They should be tender, but not mushy. Remove the cauliflower from the pot, drain, and blot dry with paper towel.
  • Add the steamed cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until it's about the size of rice or couscous. If you don't have a food processor chop it finely with a knife.
  • Add the chopped cauliflower to a large bowl along with all the other ingredients except the marinara sauce. Stir everything together until combined then scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and form into small ovals.
  • Place the cauliflower bites onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops of them with a little cooking spray. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 7 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 975 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, eggs, parsley, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, italian seasoning

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
2 eggs
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
  • Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the parmesan crust ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Dredge the cauliflower in the eggs, then garlic parmesan mixture.
  • Lay the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, until crispy and browned to your liking.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 5 grams

PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES - JUST 5 INGREDIENTS



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Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites will be the hit of your party or dinner table! They're low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free and melt in your mouth delicious!

Provided by Marjory Pilley

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cauliflower florets (washed and thoroughly dried; about 1 small head of cauliflower)
2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees °F.
  • Toss cauliflower florets with melted butter in a large bowl. Check for pieces that are not coated with butter and toss again or use a silicone pastry brush to fill in those spots.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, paprika and pepper and sprinkle over the butter-coated cauliflower florets that are still in the large bowl.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Gently toss to coat.
  • Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on baking sheet sprayed to prevent sticking.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until edges begin to crisp.
  • Enjoy hot from the oven!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 273 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN



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Think of cauliflower Parmesan as the winter analogue to eggplant Parmesan. This fried cauliflower is worth making all on its own, with golden, crisp florets that are impossible to stop eating. But they're even better when given the parm treatment - baked with marinara sauce, mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until bubbling and browned. If you're not a cauliflower fan, this recipe also works with broccoli.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups panko or plain unseasoned bread crumbs
Kosher salt, as needed
Black pepper, as needed
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 2-inch florets
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying (more as needed)
5 cups Simple Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season each generously with salt and pepper. Dip a cauliflower piece first in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
  • Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cauliflower in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer fried cauliflower pieces to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Scatter half cauliflower mixture over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 722, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1937 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, olive oil, italian breadcrumb, garlic powder, salt, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup italian breadcrumb
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
  • In a bowl or ziploc bag, add the cauliflower florets and olive oil and stir until fully combined.
  • Add the garlic powder, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Stir until fully coated.
  • Spread the cauliflower on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHEDDAR PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheddar Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large cauliflower, flour, eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, olive oil

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head large cauliflower, or 2 small cauliflowers
1 ½ cups flour
2 eggs
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup cheddar cheese
olive oil, for baking

Steps:

  • Wrap cauliflower in a clean dish towel, then turn it upside down and bang it against the surface of your counter until you feel the cauliflower crack (be sure to rotate to break it up on all sides).
  • Pull florets off of stem and break apart the bigger florets into smaller pieces.
  • Microwave florets for 4 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220˚C).
  • In one small bowl, pour flour; in another, whisk two eggs; and in a medium bowl, combine your bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese.
  • Coat each piece in flour, followed by the eggs and finally the bread crumb mixture.
  • Spray a baking sheet and place all cauliflower bites in it, then drizzle olive oil over them or spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with marinara, ranch, or sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BAKED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES



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Here's a twist on cauliflower even your kids will like. These golden, crunchy Parmesan cauliflower bites just melt in your mouth.

Provided by Karen Gallinetti

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 cup mayonnaise
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place mayonnaise in a large zip-top bag. Add cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat.
  • Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another large zip-top bag. Add 1/2 of the coated cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cauliflower and bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated until tender and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 475.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and tightly packed. Avoid heads that have any brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Coat the cauliflower florets in a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper: This will help them to brown and crisp in the oven.
  • Bake the cauliflower florets at a high temperature: This will help them to get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Garnish the cauliflower bites with fresh parsley: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try experimenting with different seasonings and toppings to create your own unique recipe. These cauliflower bites are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and they are also a low-carb and gluten-free option.

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