Cauliflower wraps itself around bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and scallions for these pan-fried golden little patties of deliciousness. Being made mostly of cauliflower they are chock full of cauliflower flavor over anything else.
They are similar to a potato pancake with creamy, cheesy insides and crispy outsides with chewy bits of salty bacon throughout mingled with the spicy zing of jalapeno peppers.
There are few things I love more than a vegetable fritter. Strange but true. Whether eaten piping hot from the pan, lukewarm or stone cold straight from the fridge they never fail to please my inner vegetable lover.
With so much flavor packed into one little bite I can’t resist their charms. I find myself reaching for just one more. . . again and again until I’m standing in front of the refrigerator at midnight nibbling on the coveted little fritters like a hungry mouse.
Pan-fried fritters with bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and scallions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower until fork tender. Rinse with cold water or place them in a large bowl of ice water. Drain well then lightly mash with a potato masher or fork. Add the mashed cauliflower to a wire strainer or colander placed over a bowl to drain excess water 10 - 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the eggs, bacon, scallions, jalapeno, 2 tablespoons of the flour and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Add the drained cauliflower into a large bowl and whisk in the egg mixture, stir in the cheese and the remaining cup of flour, baking powder and season again lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover the bottom of a large nonstick skillet generously with oil and heat over medium heat. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of batter into the skillet, flatten slightly and cook until golden brown, flip and cook until golden brown on the other side. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Add oil as needed to the pan and repeat until all the fritters are cooked. Serve with sour cream and fresh chopped chives or scallions for garnish.
Notes
Adapted from Epicurious
The pictures are gorgeous and while I’m not a cauliflower fan, they are making me hungry!
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I am on a huge cauliflower kick lately. This is such a unique way to use it! Plus, adding bacon makes everything better :)
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oh man! you are making me hungry… these fritters look awesome. crispy on the outside, soft on the inside…just perfect :D
Wow! Totally skipped over the pics to state my love of cauliflower, but, OMG, your pictures are amazing. Beautifully done Reenz. Love’em.
Heehee you called me Reenz. No one ever called me that before. I like it.
I Love Cauliflower – Enough Said! =) Have a Great Weekend Reeni.
Thanks Jessen! You too!