Jalapeno and Cheddar Cauliflower Bites Recipe by Anne

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Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, diced
1 egg
1 jalapeno pepper diced
1 cup of Cabot Creamery Farmer's Legacy Collection - White Oak Cheddar Cheese
3/4 whole wheat panko bread crumbsINSTRUCTIONS
Clean, chop and steam cauliflower until it becomes tender (about 20 minutes)
While cauliflower is steaming, add 1/2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and cook the onions and garlic over medium heat until they begin to soften.
Turn off heat and set aside
Drain steamed cauliflower and mash with potato masher until it crumbles into the texture of rice
Stir in the onions and garlic and set aside to cool
Once cool add the jalapeno, cheese and egg and mix well
Place mixture in refrigerator and cool for at least one hour
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and rub the remaining oil over the parchment paper set aside
Remove mixture from refrigerator and roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter
Roll in bread crumbs and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper

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