PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES

Crisp, crunchy cauliflower bites that even the pickiest of eaters will love. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup Panko*
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon Emeril’s Essence Creole Seasoning
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and Emeril’s Essence; set aside.
3. Working in batches, dredge cauliflower in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
4. Add cauliflower to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Serve immediately.