Cauliflower Fritters

Step 1

Cook Cauliflower Rice: Cover and microwave cauliflower rice until fully cooked and softened, about 4 minutes for fresh cauliflower, or 5 minutes for frozen cauliflower (Note 3). Let cool for 5 minutes or until steaming subsides.

Step 2

Make Cauliflower Mixture: Stir cooked cauliflower rice, cheddar cheese, almond flour, eggs, salt, and pepper in medium mixing bowl until well-mixed. Optionally, transfer mixture to colander set over bowl to allow excess liquid to drain while pan heats (Note 4).

Step 3

Cook Fritters: Spread butter on large pan (Note over medium heat until melted, a few minutes. Use 1/4-cup measuring cup (Note to scoop cauliflower mixture and overturn onto hot pan, immediately using spatula to flatten into 3 to 4 inch patty. Repeat until pan cannot hold any more in single layer, about 4 fritters. Cook each fritter until bottom is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes, then carefully flip with spatula to cook other side, another few minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with second batch or until mixture is used up.

Step 4

Cool & Serve: After cauliflower fritters have cooled on paper towels for about 10 minutes, transfer to serving plates and top with sliced scallions. Serve (Note or save for later (Note 8).