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Step 1
Place racks in the center and upper third of your oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Spread the cauliflower onto a clean, dry kitchen towel and let cool for 5 minutes; keep the cauliflower fairly centered on the towel.
Step 4
Bring the sides of the towel up and around the cauliflower to make a purse. Squeeze as much moisture out of the cauliflower as possible. The drier it is, the crispier the cauliflower hash browns will be.
Step 5
To a large, dry mixing bowl, add the egg. Lightly beat it with a fork, then stir in the cheddar, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Step 6
Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix to thoroughly combine.
Step 7
Divide the cauliflower mixture into 8 equal portions. Working one portion at a time, squeeze the portion firmly into a ball with your hands, then gently flatten with your hands to shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. Arrange the patties evenly on the baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each.
Step 8
Bake on the center rack until lightly browned and set, about 15 minutes, rotating the pan 180 degrees halfway through.
Step 9
Turn the broiler to low. Transfer the pan to the upper-third rack and bake until crispy on top, about 5 minutes. Watch very carefully so that the hash browns do not burn.
Step 10
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Enjoy hot.