These crispy, baked cauliflower bites are a delicious, healthy appetizer for game day, as a side dish to any meal, or as an alternative crunchy snack for any occasion!

Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Total Time: 30 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, core removed, cut into bite-size florets; about 3 cups
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
  3. In another large bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip a few florets at a time into the egg mixture and then dredge through the bread crumb mixture; coating well. Place florets onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all florets are coated.
  5. Bake 10 minutes. Flip florets, and continue to bake another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Serve cauliflower bites with ranch dip or marinara sauce.

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