Weight Watchers Cheesy Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a large bowl, combine the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat the Cauliflower:
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake the Cauliflower:
- Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
- Use reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat cheddar cheese and Parmesan to lower the fat content.
- Choose whole wheat breadcrumbs: Whole wheat breadcrumbs are higher in fiber and can be more filling, helping to keep points lower.
- Portion control: Stick to the suggested serving size to manage points.
Nutritional Information (per serving, makes approximately 6 servings):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving):
- WW PointsPlus: 3
- WW SmartPoints: 3
- WW Freestyle Points: 3
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Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a large bowl, combine the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat the Cauliflower:
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs, then roll in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake the Cauliflower:
- Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower bites are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your cheesy cauliflower bites!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
- Use reduced-fat cheese: Opt for reduced-fat cheddar cheese and Parmesan to lower the fat content.
- Choose whole wheat breadcrumbs: Whole wheat breadcrumbs are higher in fiber and can be more filling, helping to keep points lower.
- Portion control: Stick to the suggested serving size to manage points.
Nutritional Information (per serving, makes approximately 6 servings):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving):
- WW PointsPlus: 3
- WW SmartPoints: 3
- WW Freestyle Points: 3
Enjoy these tasty and guilt-free Cheesy Cauliflower Bites as a delicious appetizer or snack within your Weight Watchers points!