Turkey, Cauliflower and Cheese Cloud Bites
Soft little bites with a light golden exterior and a tender center made with turkey, cauliflower, and cheese. Designed for small hands, with a mild flavor and an easy-to-chew texture.
Ingredients
- 200 g cauliflower (grated finely or procesada en migas small)
- 250 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 40 g fine breadcrumbs (natural, without condimentar)
- 10 g chives (chopped muy fino)
- 15 ml olive oil (for the mezcla and the bandeja)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional, for sabor suave)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 0.5 g black pepper (optional, a pinch)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper and brush it with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
Place the grated cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then press it with a spoon or clean hands to remove excess moisture.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, drained cauliflower, shredded mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chopped chives, the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Mix well with a spoon or your hands until evenly combined. If the mixture feels too wet, let it rest for 2 minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb some moisture.
- 5
Shape the mixture into 16 small bites, round or oval, and place them on the tray with a little space between each one.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the bites are firm, cooked through, and lightly golden on the outside.
- 7
Remove the tray from the oven and let the bites rest for 3 minutes before serving so the cheese can settle and the bites hold their shape better.
Chef tips
For a more playful look, shape them into slightly elongated cloud-like bites. For an even softer texture, pulse the cooked cauliflower for a few seconds before mixing.
Substitutions
You can replace the mozzarella with Monterey Jack or another mild semi-soft cheese. Chives can be swapped for very finely chopped parsley. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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