CHEESE-STUFFED CAULIFLOWER NUGGETS

A healthier option for snack and another way to 'hide' the vegetable. It's pretty easy to make and it's nice to eat with sweet chili sauce too (for adults). My breadcrumbs come with mixed herbs, so ended up the smell and taste of herbs was a little strong. Made 12 nuggets, LO ate 2 and hubby finished most of them, so I'm happy :D

You could add a little bit of chopped chili for a kick, or maybe some crispy bacon too!

Ingredients:

(Adapted from an online recipe)

1/2 a cauliflower (Approx 350g), steamed
1/2 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Mine comes with mixed herbs)
1/2 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder.
Cubes of cheddar cheese (The quantity and size depend on the size of the nuggets you are making)
Ground black pepper and salt, for seasoning
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a bowl, mash cauliflower. Add the 1/2 egg, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, minced garlic and season with some ground black pepper and salt. Mix til well combined using a fork. Chill for 10-15 mins.

Mix all til well combined and chill.
Form the mixture into nuggets with a cube of cheddar cheese in the middle. Pack them tightly.

Add a cube of cheese in the middle.
Roll each nugget in flour, beaten egg, then breadcrumbs. Place the nuggets on the prepared tray.

Yielded 12 nuggets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 mins, flipping the nuggets halfway through. For browner nuggets, brush them with oil.

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