Baked Cauliflower Fries
Serves: 5
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
48
Sweetness
53
Sourness
43
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Kosher Salt2 large
Egg110 g
Shredded Cheddar Cheese4 cloves
Peeled Garlic (crushed fine)1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tbsp
Olive Oil (divided)Directions:
1
Cut cauliflower into medium-sized florets and process in batches in a food processor
2
For each batch, pulse until pieces break down and continue processing until texture resembles rice grains
3
Transfer to a large pot
4
Sprinkle with kosher salt
5
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture is wet and soft, about 30 minutes
6
Reduce heat if it begins to brown
7
Remove from heat and allow cauliflower to cool
8
Transfer cauliflower in batches to a clean cotton towel
9
Bring up sides, twist towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as you can
10
For this recipe, you should have about 3 1/2 cups cooked, squeezed-dry cauliflower
11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
12
Line a large rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, allowing ends to extend up over the sides for easy lifting
13
Lightly brush parchment with olive oil
14
Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl
15
Add crushed garlic, oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper; whisk together
16
Transfer cauliflower to mixing bowl
17
Add shredded Cheddar cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Mix thoroughly
19
Transfer to prepared baking dish
20
Tamp down and smooth out evenly
21
Bake in preheated oven until deeply golden brown, about 1 hour
22
Allow to cool to room temperature
23
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 3 or 4 hours
24
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
25
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; lightly oil the mat
26
Lift cauliflower out of pan
27
Slice in half lengthwise; slice each half crosswise into thin "fries," about 1 inch wide
28
Arrange fries on the mat so they do not touch; brush lightly with olive oil
29
Sprinkle with a dusting of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
30
Bake in preheated oven until deeply browned, about 20 to 25 minutes
31
Allow to cool slightly before serving