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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Published: Sep 6, 2012 · Last Updated: May 25, 2020 by Kyndra Holley

    Low-Carb Arancini - 5 Cheese, Bacon Cauliflower Bites

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     Arancini - Five Cheese, Bacon, Cauliflower Bites
    Traditional Arancini are deep fried rice balls, coated with breadcrumbs. I recreated this traditional version into a delightfully sinful, low-carb version using riced cauliflower instead of rice. To make this gluten free, simply replace the panko with extra pork rinds. You can put any number of ingredients inside. I went with a couple of my favorites.... LOTS of cheese and bacon. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

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    • "Just Like the Real Thing" Lasagna
    • Spaghetti Squash Carbonara 
    • Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    • Italian Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Casserole

     

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    INGREDIENTS
    5 Cups Riced Cauliflower
    1 lb. Bacon - Cooked, and Crumbled
    8 oz Cream Cheese - Softened
    4 oz. Goat Cheese
    1 ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese - Divided
    ½ Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    ½ Cup Sharp Garlic White Cheddar Cheese
    1 Cup Crushed Pork Rinds
    ½ Cup Panko (to make gluten-free, replace panko with extra crushed pork rinds)
    3 Cloves Garlic - Minced
    1 tsp. Italian Seasoning - Divided
    1 tsp. Onion Powder
    1 tsp. Garlic Powder
    ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    ½ tsp. Black Pepper
    Oil
    (2 Tbs. Peace and Love)
    DIRECTIONS
    To rice the cauliflower you can pulse it in a food processor or even just use a cheese grater. I used a cheese grater.
    In large mixing bowl, combine riced cauliflower, bacon, softened cream cheese, goat cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, sharp garlic white cheddar cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan, minced garlic, ½ tsp. Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Refrigerate 1-2 hours to allow to firm.
    Combine crushed pork rinds, remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Panko, remaining ½ tsp. Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. This mixture will be your breading.
    After cauliflower mixture has had time to chill and firm, roll mixture into even balls. I made mine approximately an inch and a half to two inches in diameter. This made 30 balls. Freeze for 3 hours, up to overnight.
    In a large pan, heat about one inch of oil over medium-high to high heat. Using different oils will change the temperature at which you should heat it. Be sure to check the smoke point for any oil you choose to use. When I am frying things stove-top I use my non-stick wok. The high sides help prevent splatter and it makes for easy clean up.
    Roll each ball in breading mixture until well and evenly coated. When oil is nice and hot, drop balls in 5 or 6 at a time. It will be obvious when it is time to flip them over. Fry until they are a nice even golden brown all over.
    Remove from oil and let cool on a paper towel. The paper towel will soak up excess grease. I served these with a low-carb marinara and also ranch dressing. They both made for great dips.
    SERVE AND ENJOY!!
    Makes 10 Servings:
    1 Serving: 3 Balls
    Calories: 280
    Carbs: 5.4 net g
    Fat: 19 g
    Protein: 19 g***Here is a little hint. They are great reheated in a non-stick pan with a little oil or cooking spray. My husband and I fried them and topped them with over-medium eggs the next day for breakfast. Simply delish!

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    ***Please note that nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels***

     

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      November 15, 2012 at 3:47 am

      Amazing, just made these now 🙂 Can't wait to bring them to work and share!

      Reply
    2. Kyndra Holley says

      October 06, 2012 at 10:08 pm

      Yes. You shred it raw.

      Reply
    3. JRMika says

      October 06, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      I have all the ingredients to make these bad boys, but one question. When you say "riced cauliflower", Kyndra, it makes me think of my potato ricer. In order for that to work the potatoes would be cooked and then riced. There are no directions for cooking the cauliflower...so I'm guessing I just shred the cauliflower in a food processor raw?

      Reply
      • Shari says

        April 06, 2015 at 6:13 pm

        To rice Cauliflower you put it in a food processor raw. Pulse until a rice texture. Put in a bowl in the microwave, no water and cook for 8 minutes.

        Reply
    4. ranada25 says

      September 17, 2012 at 12:37 am

      Question...Do you think these can be fried in a deep fryer to cut back on turning?

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        October 06, 2012 at 10:06 pm

        I think they would work great in a deep fryer

        Reply
    5. Ashley says

      September 06, 2012 at 1:31 am

      Thank you! Been dreaming of these all week.. any chance you can post the nutrition info? Sorry...I know its a pain.

      Reply
    6. Mandi says

      September 06, 2012 at 12:39 am

      These look great but curious to how all the bacon in your recipes is affecting cholesterol levels? My doctor has cautioned me about animal fats though my overall levels are good enough.

      Reply

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