Cauliflower Cheese Bites : Vegetarian : Gluten Free : Low Carb

Liven up lunches (and lunchboxes) with these cauliflower cheese bites using creamy Cheddar cheese, spinach and cherry tomatoes. These cheesy snacks are perfect for batch cooking ahead of a busy week – they can be stored for 3 days and enjoyed throughout the week.

Ingredients

Makes Six
¼ cauliflower *
3 eggs
15g baby spinach, chopped
60g Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated
6 cherry tomatoes, halved

Method
1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 4-6 mins until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool a little.
2. Meanwhile, grease a 6-hole mini muffin tin with butter. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the spinach and 45g of the cheese. Chop the cooled cauliflower into small pieces and stir into the egg mixture; season. Divide the mixture between the holes in the muffin tin, place 2 tomato halves into each, then divide the remaining cheese between them.
3. Bake for 25-30 mins until set and turning golden. Allow to cool a little before removing from the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date.

Each serving provides

Carbohydrate 1.4g Protein 7.4g Fat 8g Fibre 0.8g

From original recipe idea here

* If you don't have cauliflower try using broccoli 

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All the best Jan