Cauliflower and cheese patties

Name: Cauliflower and cheese patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: For 4 family portions
Ingredients: 500 g cauliflower; 1 medium egg; 80 g breadcrumbs, plus 1–2 tbsp only if needed; 80 g grated cheese labelled vegetarian; 1 small pinch of nutmeg; 1 tbsp rapeseed oil for brushing

Cauliflower and cheese patties: an easy vegetarian family recipe with Puschel and Flauschi, precise quantities and shared tasks for children and adults.

The little story

A little kitchen adventure

Puschel makes one patty bigger than the rest. Flauschi holds up a little one. Flauschi“Yours wants to be the mayor!” He flattens it a little so the big patty cooks through too.

Total: about 65 minutes (including boiling and cooling the cauliflower). Preparation: about 20 minutes · Cooking/baking: about 25 minutes. Times are estimates.

Gluten & lactose

Not gluten-free: The basic recipe contains gluten-containing cereals in flour, bread, pasta, dough or breadcrumbs. It is not gluten-free as written. Substitutions may change quantities, texture and cooking times; do not assume a one-for-one flour swap works in baking.

Lactose-free with changes: The basic recipe is not designated lactose-free. Check cheese, breadcrumbs for lactose and use explicitly lactose-free products where needed. Aged cheese is not automatically classified as lactose-free without appropriate labelling.

These labels assess the listed recipe ingredients; they do not certify the finished dish. For gluten-free cooking use clean utensils and surfaces and avoid contact with flour or breadcrumbs. Lactose-free does not mean free from milk protein or suitable for a milk allergy.

For 4 family portions

How to make it

In a few words: Boil cauliflower until soft, mix with egg, breadcrumbs and cheese and bake as flat patties.

Ingredients

500 g cauliflower
1 medium egg
80 g breadcrumbs, plus 1–2 tbsp only if needed
80 g grated cheese labelled vegetarian
1 small pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp rapeseed oil for brushing

Method

Children: Wash cauliflower. Adults preheat the oven to 200 °C conventional heat.
Adults: Divide into small florets and boil for 8–10 minutes until soft.
Adults: Drain and let cool. Children mash cauliflower once no longer hot.
Adults: Crack egg. Children mix in egg, breadcrumbs, cheese and nutmeg; add 1–2 tbsp extra breadcrumbs if very wet.
Children: Shape about 12 flat patties, 1 cm thick, on a cold lined tray. Wash hands afterwards; do not taste raw mixture.
Children: Brush lightly with oil. Adults bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and fully cooked inside.
Adults: Remove tray. Let patties cool slightly and serve together.

Equipment

Kitchen scales, a bowl and the cooking equipment named in the steps. Adults handle all hot or sharp equipment.

Allergens and shopping

Wheat (gluten), egg, milk. Always check the actual ingredient labels and family allergies.

Buy any cheese explicitly labelled vegetarian and without animal rennet; choose pastry without animal lard.

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