These cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables rather than grains but deliver all the savory, garlicky goodness of classic breadsticks.
Instructions
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Prepare the cauliflower
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets in batches until finely ground. Microwave the ground cauliflower in a covered, microwave-safe bowl on high until tender, about eight minutes. Editor's Tip: When grinding the cauliflower, don't overfill the machine. You may have to do this step in two or three batches.
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Drain the excess liquid
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When the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze it dry. Return the cauliflower to the bowl.
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Make the dough
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Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the mozzarella, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Stir half of the cheese mixture into the cauliflower. Reserve the remaining cheese mixture. In a small bowl, combine the egg, basil, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir the egg mixture into the cauliflower mixture.
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Bake the dough
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On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shape the cauliflower dough into an 11x9-inch rectangle. Bake it until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Finish with cheese
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top the dough with the reserved cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Slice and serve
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Cut the cheesy cauliflower into 12 breadsticks. If desired, serve them with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
