Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes

Ingredients

• •½ cup butter
• •1 medium head cauliflower
• •1 egg
• •1½ tsp parsley
• •½ onion
• •⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
• •¼ tsp paprika
• •¼ cup parmesan cheese
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese
• •¼ cup vegetable oil
• •¼ tsp black pepper

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until mostly finely chopped, about 5-7 pulses.
2. 2(For my recipe, I ended up with 4½ cups of cauliflower.) Melt the butter in a large skillet over med-high heat.
3. 3Add the cauliflower and ½ teaspoon salt.
4. 4When you hear the cauliflower begin to sizzle, cover the skillet.
5. 5Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
6. 6Uncover the skillet.
7. 7Cook another 2 minutes, the cauliflower will be al dente. (If there is liquid pooled in the skillet at all make sure you let it evaporate, I didn't have this problem, but you want the cauliflower to not be wet.).
8. 8Remove from heat and set aside to cool at least 10 minutes.
9. 9Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees.
10. 10When cauliflower has cooled, add to a large bowl along with minced onion, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, egg and egg yolk, parsley, paprika, a few grindings of fresh black pepper and panko breadcrumbs.
11. 11Mix well.
12. 12If the mixture seems too loose to make patties, add more breadcrumbs, a tablespoon or two at a time until the mix holds together better.
13. 13Using a measuring cup, scoop out ⅓ cup portions.
14. 14Firmly pat into a patty shape. Set patties aside on a plate. You should have about 8 patties.
15. 15Wipe out the skillet used to cook the cauliflower.
16. 16Place back on the burner at medium-high heat.
17. 17Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet.
18. 18Heat until the oil starts to shimmer.
19. 19Carefully lay half the patties in the hot oil.
20. 20Cook until golden brown about 2 minutes per side, being careful that they don't fall apart when you flip them.
21. 21Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and place into the oven to keep warm.
22. 22Wipe out the skillet then repeat this step with the remaining oil and cauliflower cakes.
23. 23Serve hot.