BAKED CAULIFLOWER FRIES

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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Fries Recipes     Veggie Fries Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (2.5 pound) heads cauliflower
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ounce finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping
4 cloves peeled garlic, crushed fine
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; lightly oil the mat.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until deeply browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1930.4 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

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