CRISPY FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Crispy Fried Cauliflower

1 medium head fresh cauliflower, trimmed into florets
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half or cream
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco or hot sauce of your choice

Microwave florets in water for 4 minutes; drain well.

Combine eggs, half-and-half and hot sauce; beat well.

Combine all dry ingredients and put on a shallow plate after mixing together well. Dip florets one at a time in egg mix and then roll in dry ingredients to coat. Let sit up 15 minutes before cooking.

Deep fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels.