Bacon Cauliflower Schnitzel
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Bacon Cauliflower Schnitzel combines tender cauliflower with a crunchy Parmesan–breadcrumb coating and crispy bacon for a rich, savory bite. A comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that turns a simple vegetable into something truly irresistible.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower cut into thick slices
- Water and salt for boiling
Batter: (Plate 1)
- 2 eggs
- 50 g flour
- 50 ml milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Coating (Plate 2)
- 60 g stale bread finely ground
- 30 g Parmesan finely grated
- 70 g bacon fried until crispy and finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Boil the cauliflower: Cook the whole cauliflower in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes, until it is tender but still holds its shape, then drain and let it cool slightly.
- Slice the cauliflower: Once cooled enough to handle, cut the cauliflower into thick slices that will hold together during coating and frying.
- Cook and chop the bacon: Fry the bacon until it becomes golden and crispy, then let it cool and chop it into very small pieces.
- Make the batter: Whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, and spices until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Prepare the coating: Combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped bacon, and paprika in a bowl, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
- Coat the cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower slice into the batter, letting the excess drip off, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture so the coating sticks well.
- Fry until golden: Fry the coated slices in hot oil over medium heat until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the schnitzels to paper towels to drain briefly, then serve immediately while still hot and crunchy.
Nutrition
Serving: 220gCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24.7gFat: 18.6gSaturated Fat: 6.2gCholesterol: 297mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 2.9gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2.9mg
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