Baked Cheddar Cauiflower Bites

 2 cups cauliflower florets, frozen or fresh1 cup cheddar cheese

1 egg

1/4 tsp oregano, optional

1/4 tsp garlic powder, optional

salt and pepper to taste

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 24 cup mini muffin tin with oil and set aside (you can also use a 12 cup standard uffin tin).

2.  Place cauliflower florets in a microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.  Microwave for 7-8 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.  This step can also be achieved o the stove top by blanching cauliflower in hot water for 5 minutes.  Be sure to drain well.

3.  Place steamed cauliflower in a food processor and plus for just a few seconds or until the cauliflower resemble rice.  Remove from food processor, place in a clean dishcloth adn squeeze to drain as much water as you can out of the cauliflower.

4.  Place cauliflower in a large bowl, add egg, cheddar cheese, herbs, and salt and pepper.  Mix with a spoon until fully combined.  Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin tin using a cook scoop or by hand.

5.  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the middle is no longer soft.  Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes before removing  from pan.  Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes:  If you have muffin pan liners go ahead and use them because they will ensure the cauliflower bites don't stick to the pan.