cauliflower cheese balls

Ingredients cauliflower cheese balls

1 large cauliflower stems removed tops cut into pieces
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tbsp fresh chopped chives or green onions
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp hot sauce such as franks brand
1 tsp butter salted or unsalted
1 large egg beaten

how to make cauliflower cheese balls

Preheat oven to 425

Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray, place cauliflower pieces in a single layer, cover with foil and roast until very tender, about 40 minutes.

Transfer roasted cauliflower to a food processor, add all remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill until cold and firm enough to roll into balls.

Roll cauliflower into 1 inch balls. Place on a well oiled foil lined baking sheet, ( using olive or canola oil ) Do not crowd them.

Bake at 425 until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool just a few minutes on tray to firm up, then carefully remove to serving platter. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.

Pictured here is my spicy ranch dipping sauce

Also very good with my mustard sauce

Marinara and sour cream are also good for dipping.

These cauliflower balls can be frozen after baking, to reheat place on well oiled foil lined pan and reheat in 425 oven until hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Or carefully microwave just until hot.