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Using Leftovers: Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower

Want a delicious and easy meal using leftovers? Try this cheesy smashed cauliflower recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and save you time in the kitchen!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Leftover head of cooked roasted cauliflower (my batch was about 350g)
  • 2 oz Monterey jack cheese grated
  • Dried parsley for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place a cauliflower floret on a cutting board.
    Leftover head of cooked
  • Using a mallet, give it one good whack to flatten it slightly.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray, lay out the cauliflower, top with a bit of cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.
    Dried parsley for sprinkling
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese just starts to brown.
    2 oz Monterey jack cheese

Notes

  • This is a great task for the kids, but be prepared for a mess as small cauliflower pieces fly everywhere.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cauliflower, cheesy, Smashed
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