Spicy Cauliflower Balls

Submitted by Malriah

"Yummy bite size appetizers. People won't realize the are eating veggies. Can also be put into a casserole dish and baked for 35 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 30-40 balls

ingredients

• 1⁄2 head cauliflower, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
• 4 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
• 2 jalapenos, diced fine
• 3⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced fine (I used vidailia)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6 eggs, beaten well
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine olive oil, onions and cauliflower in a large skillet.
3. Sweat over high heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, garlic and jalapenos.
5. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
6. Add butter and remove from heat.
7. Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese and stuffing mix.
8. Add cauliflower mixture and mix well.
9. Shape into 3/4 inch balls.
10. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[moxie]

We really enjoyed these -- and ate them as kind of "vegetarian meatballs" for dinner. No one guesses there is cauliflower in them! I had guesses that were all over the map, lol. Everyone did agree that they had a great blend of savory flavors! I did find the texture slightly rubbery, but the flavors were so good it didn't matter much. Thanks, Kari!