Cheese & Garlic Cauliflower Bread

Mostly every female I know, myself included, makes a resolution every year to get fit and healthy.  Whether your definition of healthy includes weight loss or just some extra physical activity now and then, almost everyone is looking for ways to eat foods that are better for them.

But, we all know that better for you doesn't always taste better.

When I develop recipes, especially ones that I've adapted from pre-existing recipes, I always try to remove at least some of the junk.  Very rarely do I use butter when olive oil will do.  And I'm constantly substituting skim milk for whole milk wherever I can.  If I recipe calls for three cups of cheese, I always try to get away with two.  These are small changes, but if you keep with them, eventually they will add up.  I will never be able to say that my blog is "healthy", but I wouldn't say I don't try to make it a little less guilty for everyone.

So, when I find recipes like this, I get kind of excited.  How often can you just flat-out substitute carbs for vegetables, drastically reducing the calories consumed??

I love this recipe because I love cauliflower.  And, I love cheesy garlic bread.  And combining the two to make a healthy appetizer makes me the most giddiest of giddy.

Now, you try.

And, tell me you're not in love!




Cheese & Garlic Cauliflower Bread

1/2 head of cauliflower
1 egg
1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Cheesy Garlic Topping:
1/2 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning



Preheat oven 400F.

Boil cauliflower in hot water until soft.  Drain and use a towel to remove excess moisture.  Use a food processor to mince the cauliflower.  Place in a large bowl.

Add the cheese, egg and seasoning.  Use your hands and transfer handfuls of the "dough" onto a baking sheet.  Pat the mixture down into a flat square.

Bake 20 minutes.

Spread olive oil over the top of the bread.  Sprinkle minced garlic on top, followed by the cheese.  Top with a sprinkling of the Italian seasoning.

Return to oven for 10 minutes.