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 bell pepper
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese
• •¼ cup vegetable oil

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until mostly finely chopped, about 5-7 pulses. (For my recipe, I ended up with 4 1/2 cups of cauliflower.) Melt the butter in a large skillet over med-high heat.
2. 2Add the cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon salt. When you hear the cauliflower begin to sizzle, cover the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
3. 3Uncover the skillet and cook another 2 minutes, the cauliflower will be al dente.
4. 4(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.)
5. 5Remove from heat and set aside to cool at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees. When 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.
6. 6Mix well. If the mixture seems too loose to make patties, add more breadcrumbs, a tablespoon or two at a time until the mix holds together better.
7. 7Using a measuring cup, scoop out 1/3 cup portions and firmly pat into a patty shape. Set patties aside on a plate. You should have about 8 patties. Wipe out the skillet used to cook the cauliflower.
8. 8Place back on the burner at medium-high heat.
9. 9Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Carefully lay half the patties in the hot oil and cook until golden brown about 2 minutes per side, being careful that they don't fall apart when you flip them.
10. 10Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and place into the oven to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet then repeat this step with the remaining oil and cauliflower cakes.
11. 11Serve hot.