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Cauliflower Cheese Sticks

Riced cauliflower baked with eggs and cheese to form a “crust”, then topped with more cheese.  Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meal prep, snack
Servings: 16 cheese sticks
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 20 oz frozen cauliflower rice I use the brand Bird’s Eye
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese mix
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

For the Topping

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese mix
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz can of marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • If you use frozen, riced cauliflower, thaw it in the microwave until it is no longer frozen. It doesn’t need to be cooked, just thawed.
  • Using a cheesecloth, squeeze as much water out of the cauliflower as possible. If you don’t have a cheesecloth use a thin kitchen towel or paper towels. This step is crucial, get as much water out as you can.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cauliflower, 2 beaten eggs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ¼ cup mozzarella and provolone cheese mix, and 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with oil. Press the cauliflower mix onto the pan with your hands until it is about ¼ of an inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and add 1 cup of mozzarella and provolone cheese mix and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese to the top.
  • Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese has browned.
  • Cut into 1 inch thick slices. It will make around 16 cheese sticks.
  • Serve with a side of marinara sauce. You can make this fresh if you please, but canned is just fine.

Storage

  • Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I wouldn't reccommend freezing these.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 4.4g