Baked Cauliflower Fries

These cheese-y baked cauliflower fries are fairly time consuming to make but, served with a spicy ketchup dip, they’d make a great party snack.

Step: 1

Cut cauliflower into medium-sized florets and process in batches in a food processor. For each batch, pulse until pieces break down and continue processing until texture resembles rice grains. Transfer to a large pot. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture is wet and soft, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat if it begins to brown. Remove from heat and allow cauliflower to cool.

Step: 2

Transfer cauliflower in batches to a clean cotton towel. Bring up sides, twist towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. For this recipe, you should have about 3 1/2 cups cooked, squeezed-dry cauliflower.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, allowing ends to extend up over the sides for easy lifting. Lightly brush parchment with olive oil.

Step: 4

Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic, oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper; whisk together. Transfer cauliflower to mixing bowl. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Tamp down and smooth out evenly.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven until deeply golden brown, about 1 hour. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 3 or 4 hours.

Step: 6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; lightly oil the mat.

Step: 7

Lift cauliflower out of pan. Slice in half lengthwise; slice each half crosswise into thin “fries,” about 1 inch wide. Arrange fries on the mat so they do not touch; brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with a dusting of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Step: 8

Bake in preheated oven until deeply browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Per Serving: 358 calories; protein 24.4g; carbohydrates 32.2g; fat 17.9g; cholesterol 129mg; sodium 1930.4mg.

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