Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our sinful cauliflower cheese recipe. This delightful dish combines the goodness of roasted cauliflower florets enveloped in a luscious, cheesy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Prepared with a blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses, this cauliflower cheese achieves a perfect balance of richness and sharpness. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and satisfying meal or simply a cheese enthusiast looking for a new culinary adventure, this recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
This article presents a collection of delectable cauliflower cheese variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From the traditional cauliflower cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping to the indulgent cauliflower cheese with bacon and leeks, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Additionally, we share a vegan cauliflower cheese recipe for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can savor this comforting dish.
BAKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER
Easy, delicious side dish of cauliflower with cheese.
Provided by Kathy F.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Microwave until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk egg and flour together in a bowl. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over cauliflower florets. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and paprika on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cauliflower is soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CAULIFLOWER SAY CHEESE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 1h17m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease an 11 by 7-inch flameproof baking dish with the butter and set aside.
- Position 1 oven rack in the middle position and 1 in the top position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the cauliflower in a small glass bowl, stalk end up. Use a paring knife to remove the lower leaves. Trim the curds off of the stem, keeping them as intact as possible. Try to keep the size uniformly large and make as few cuts as possible. Discard the leaves and stem. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Rest, still covered in plastic, for another 4 minutes. Uncover and rest for 4 to 5 more minutes while preparing the rest of the dish.
- Combine 4 ounces of the cheese, the bread crumbs, egg, salt, mustard, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl. When 1 minute remains on the cauliflower rest period, microwave the cream on high for 30 seconds. Add the cream to the bowl with the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Using your hands and a tea towel if the cauliflower is still hot, rub the large florets between your hands to break up the curds. Add the curds to the cream mixture and stir until the cheese is thoroughly melted and combined.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture in the prepared baking dish, place on the middle rack, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking dish and turn the broiler to high. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 ounce cheese atop the cauliflower. Place on the top rack and broil until the top is bubbly and appropriately brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SINFUL!!!
This traditional British dish has cauliflower that is steamed till soft but I brought it an other level and roasted it first. Using Recipe #106251 PLEASE PLEASE don't eat the roasted cauliflower before making the final dish. You may want to double the roasting part so you and anyone the inhales the aroma from the kitchen can munch on it, till the final product is done. Don't stop at rosemary! if you enjoy herbs as I do, do add all 4 parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme as Simon & Garfunkel sang....
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare Cauliflower:.
- Mix oil, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic together.
- Toss in cauliflower and place in a large casserole dish in one layer.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 20 minutes; give a toss and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Sauce:.
- Place the butter and flour into a microwave safe glass container whisk to incorporate.
- Whisk in the milk Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened about 3 minutes. If the sauce is very thick add a little more milk, the sauce should be thick but still runny. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.
- Place the florets in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Pour the thickened cheese sauce over the cauliflower ensuring all the florets are covered. Sprinkle with grated cheese and a good twist of black pepper.
- Bake in the hot oven until the sauce is bubbling and golden brown on the top, approx 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 456.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.5
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Side dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, then add 1 large cauliflower, broken into pieces, and cook for 5 mins - lift out a piece to test, it should be cooked.
- Drain the cauliflower, then tip into an ovenproof dish. Heat oven to 220C/200C/gas 7.
- Put the saucepan back on the heat and add 500ml milk, 4 tbsp flour and 50g butter.
- Keep whisking fast as the butter melts and the mixture comes to the boil - the flour will disappear and the sauce will begin to thicken. Whisk for 2 mins while the sauce bubbles and becomes nice and thick.
- Turn off the heat, stir in most of the 100g grated cheddar cheese and pour over the cauliflower. Scatter over the remaining cheese, and 2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs if using.
- Put in the oven and bake for 20 mins until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For best results, use fresh cauliflower florets. If using frozen cauliflower, be sure to thaw it completely and drain off any excess water before using.
- To make the cheese sauce extra smooth and creamy, melt the butter and flour together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Then, slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and creamy.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and complex cheese sauce. A combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other types of cheeses, such as Brie, Fontina, or Gouda.
- To make the cauliflower cheese extra crispy and golden brown, sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Serve the cauliflower cheese immediately after baking, while it is still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its creamy cheese sauce and crispy cauliflower florets, cauliflower cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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