Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Cauliflower Cheese Fritters



I am a person that really loves vegetables. I always have done, and none more so than those in the brassica family . . . cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower . . .

I think of them all cauliflower is my absolute favourite. All white and tasty, I love it raw and I love it cooked, on it's own, or in a soup. Anyway you cut it, or cook it, I just love cauliflower.



It's not a vegetable that I ever had when I was growing up. We never had broccoli either. I was an adult before I had either one, and I think my first taste of broccoli was in a Chinese stir fry, and it was absolute love at first bite.



Cauliflower cheese has to be one of my favouritest of the favouritest ways of eating cauliflower . . . you get the lovely bite of the cauliflower slathered in rich cheese sauce and the tasty crunch of buttery bread crumbs . . . all together in one delicious mouthful.



It's an unbeatable combination, and yes . . . come to think about it . . . I DO say that about a lot of things . . .



And then I discovered these.



Cauliflower Cheese fritters.

Mashed potato, egg, chopped spring onion, cauliflower and cheese . . . deep fried and sprinkled with crispy bacon bits . . . need I say more?



*Cauliflower Cheese Fritters*
Serves 4 people, approx 8 fritters
Printable Recipe

If you like cauliflower cheese you are going to love these fritters!!! Cauliflower, two types of cheese, spring onion and sprinkled with chopped crispy bacon. These are just wonderful!

8 ounces of floury potato, peeled and diced (1/2 pound)
8 ounces cauliflower florets (1/2 pound)
2 ounces finely grated parmesan cheese (1/3 cup)
1 ounces grated red leicester cheese* (1/4 cup)
1 spring onion, finely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1 large egg, plus one egg white
oil for frying
To serve:
crispy cooked bacon, chopped



Place the potatoes in a pan of salted water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and mash until smooth. Set aside.

Place the cauliflower in a pan of salted water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Beat the egg yolk into the mashed potatoe, along with the cheeses and spring onion. Season with some salt and pepper, remembering that Parmesan is quite salty. Whisk the egg whites until soft folds form. Fold them into the mashed potato along with the cauliflower.

Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot, drop the fritter mixture into the hot oil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned on both sides, turning once halfway through the cooking time. Serve at once, sprinkled with some crispy bacon bits. Delicious!

Note* I added the Leicester cheese for colour. You can add a strong flavoured cheddar if you wish instead, coloured or not.



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10 comments

  1. Gosh, Marie! These look amazing! I've never seen cauliflower done this way--leave it to you, my friend!

    Wishing you the most wonderful day ahead, dear friend...we're getting ready for a little storminess here...we need it!

    Love and hugs being sent your way...

    Julie

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  2. I usually cook cauliflower but not this way and I would like to thank you for sharing this recipe I think I will not have a hard time to make my little daughter eat this vegetable when I make one.
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  3. I think these look so tasty Marie.
    I wouldn't normally be craving Collie but you got me...I give in. I'm going to give these a go. I think they'll be a big hit. ;D

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  4. I've never thought of cauliflower cheese fritters! they look fantastic - how creative :)
    Mary x

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  5. Marie, I too like all brassicas. I have a head of cauliflower which I was gonna be healthy with and just roast, but now you've tempted me to be a little naughty.

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  6. I think I might make these and serve them up alongside other things without saying what they are. Husband claims not to like cauliflower, so we shall see!

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  7. Dear Marie I love cauliflowers and these look delicious, blessings and huggs to you and Todd!xoxoxo

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  8. Oh Marie, this looks so good! I can't wait to get to the market and pick up the ingredients.
    The scale has tipped up a few pounds on me this winter and you're not making this any easier for me. But it IS a vegetable and I'll just ignore all the cheese, bacon and frying and say it's good for me. : )

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  9. Yummy! And I just went to your Etsy shop and saved it in my favs...everything is SO cute! WOW! ♥

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  10. Hi ~ just wanted you to know that I made these the other night...my Brit hubby (born & raised in London) LOVED them!! He pronounced them, "Bubble & Squeak turned up a notch." LOL

    I have extra in the fridge, and we'll be having them again tonight. Thanks for sharing!

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