Breaded Cauliflower

Name: Breaded Cauliflower
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 5 cups); 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup butter; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Meet the Cook: My mother gets the credit for this delicious dish, which is a mainstay at our house. It can be an appetizer or side dish...and is wonderful served with turkey, roast beef and ham. My husband, our teenage son, Daniel, and I live on a country acreage. I enjoy gardening and collecting cookbooks. -Sandra Furman-Krajewski, Amsterdam, New York

Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 5 cups)
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup butter
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Place cauliflower and a small amount of water in a skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and seasonings. Place bread crumbs and cheese in a large resealable plastic bag. Add a few florets at a time to the egg mixture; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to crumb mixture; toss to coat.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 341 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Breaded Cauliflower in Country Woman July/August 1999

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angelasandoval

Jul 15, 2014

I expected the taste of the parmesan to stand out more than it did. We thought this was pretty good. But we still like the version we get in a local restaurant better.
RendiB

May 1, 2012

Good flavor, my family actually enjoyed this.
_FOOTSIE

Jan 19, 2012

Now that does sound good and I'm not normally a big fan of cauliflower.
bake4all

Sep 16, 2011

Delicious! I used 2 whole eggs, in place of 4 yolks, and had a fine result. My husband OF 40+ years said this tasted just like what his mom used to make!
ghammang

Feb 28, 2011

Excellent, even my picky daughter ate them! I used Panko bread crumbs and the recipe came out great!
foodeater

Aug 12, 2010

made this tonight, my family loved it!! we all love cauliflower (especially fried) and this recipe proved to be almost better than most restaurants i have been to. the batter smells so good. i will definitely make this again.
FriedaG

Jan 28, 2010

I love this recipe because even my turn-up-their-noses family members will eat cauliflower this way. Sometimes I add cayenne for those who like even their vegetables to be spicy hot.
cbrooks47

Dec 26, 2007

good