Side Essentials Spicy Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins Recipes

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHEESY CAULIFLOWER MUFFINS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• If you do not wish to go through the steps of making the cauliflower rice, you can purchase it in the frozen section of your local grocer. FYI: I have made these muffins both ways, and could not discern any taste difference between fresh and frozen.
• Gather your Ingredients (mise en place)
• Get a nice medium head of cauliflower. You will need enough to make three cups of rice.
• Cut up the florets, and rinse in cold water.
• Place into a food-processor fitted with an S-blade.
• Give the florets a few 1-second pulses until they look like grains of rice.
• Measure out three cups, and reserve.
• Chef's Note: If you have more than 3 cups, you can always freeze the excess, and use in another recipe.
• Add the oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add the salt, and onions and celery to the pan, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add the baked garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower rice, and cook (stirring frequently), until tender, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add the paprika red pepper flakes, and oregano.
• Stir and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
• Remove the pan from the heat, and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, and then add the parmesan and cheddar cheeses, flour, and baking powder. Then, add the cooled cauliflower mixture.
• Combine the mixture, and then add the Frank's Hot Sauce, to taste.
• Chef's Note: I truly love the vinegary taste of Frank's. I do not think any other hot sauce is quite like it. For this recipe, I like to add a few healthy dashes.
• Add the mixture to muffin cups, and then place into a muffin tin. Add a bit more parmesan to the tops.
• Bake until they firm up, and begin to slightly brown, about 20 - 24 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve as a side dish with fish, chicken, beef, or pork. Or you could just wrap them up, and eat them as a snack (they taste great cold). Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.