Introducing a culinary delight that combines the wholesome goodness of cauliflower with a delectable cheese topping – a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, perfect for any occasion, can be tailored to your dietary preferences with three distinct variations: a classic, gluten-free, and vegan option. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating this cheesy cauliflower masterpiece, exploring each variation in detail. Discover the art of roasting cauliflower to perfection, achieving a tender-crisp texture that pairs seamlessly with the rich, melted cheese topping. Learn the nuances of selecting the right cheese blend for optimal flavor and texture, ensuring a gooey, golden-brown finish that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer the classic indulgence of mozzarella and Parmesan, the gluten-free charm of almond flour and nutritional yeast, or the vegan delight of cashew cheese and bread crumbs, this recipe has something for everyone. Prepare to indulge in a culinary experience that celebrates the beauty of simple, yet exquisite ingredients, transformed into a dish that will steal the show at any gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This easy cauliflower with cheese sauce recipe is a great side dish for a weeknight meal, and may have picky eaters enjoying their veggies.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 16m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize Makes 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE
Posted for ZWT-6, this recipe comes from the Usborne Children's World Cookbook that gramma gave my son when he was first learning to cook. Any strong-flavored cheese will work in this recipe, such as cheddar, but if you are looking for an authentic Dutch flavor, choose either Edam or Gouda. The servings, cook & prep time are estimates.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, rinse it well and then cut out the core. Cut the rest into four pieces.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add the cauliflower. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and put it into an ovenproof casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, over low heat.
- Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to make a smooth paste.
- Cook the mixture gently for a minute, then take the pan off the heat.
- Stir in the milk, a little at a time.
- Return the pan to the heat and let it cook on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir most of the grated cheese into the saucepan to melt. Season it with pinches of the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- When the sauce has melted, pour over the cauliflower and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
- Place under the broiler for a few minutes and until the top starts to bubble and brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 426.6, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 10.9
CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE TOPPING
Make and share this Cauliflower with Cheese Topping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by connie427
Categories Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook cauliflower but leave a little crunchy.
- Break up into flowerettes and put in a 8x8 dish.
- Stir together the mayo and the mustard.
- Spread on top of cauliflower.
- Sprinkle on top of cauliflower the grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350 oven about 5 minutes or til the cheese melts.
- Very good and very easy to make.
CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This is an easy recipe for cauliflower cheese but it's pretty versatile. You can use the cheese sauce with any vegetables you have handy. I often put a layer of cooked kale or broccoli on the bottom, then arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on top. You can change the flavor of the sauce by adding different cheeses you might have in your fridge. It takes a bit of elbow work to make the sauce but it's worth it. This is delicious served with roast beef or lamb.
Provided by Ita
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Prep Ina Garten's recipe for Cauliflower Gratin from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network ahead as a creamy, cheesy vegetable side for a no-stress dinner party.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and stir until it comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened. Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, and the Parmesan.
- Pour 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 by 11 by 2-inch baking dish. Place the drained cauliflower on top and then spread the rest of the sauce evenly on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere and sprinkle on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the gratin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
A classic heartwarming English dish served as a side for 4 or main with potatoes or bread for 2.
Provided by ButtercupBento
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
- Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
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
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE TOPPING
Cauliflower is at its peak now, from December through March, when produce markets often are otherwise spare, particularly if you happen to live in a northern climate. Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower is an abundant source of phytonutrients and enzymes that may help neutralize toxins damaging to the body's cells. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and K, folate and dietary fiber, and a very good source of vitamins B5 and B6, tryptophan, omega-3 fatty acids and manganese. All are good reasons to include it in your diet. One more thing: if you have trouble persuading your kids to eat dishes with cooked cauliflower, try serving the florets raw. Even some of the most vegetable-averse kids seem to like it uncooked. Of all of the gratins that I make, this is the easiest to throw together. It works as a vegetarian main dish or as a side.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a two-quart gratin dish with olive oil.
- Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above one inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for one minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to the gratin dish.
- Season the cauliflower generously with salt and pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and half of the thyme. Spread in an even layer.
- Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a quarter-teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste. Combine with the goat cheese and milk in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and blend until smooth. Add the remaining thyme and freshly ground pepper to taste, and pulse together. Spread this mixture over the cauliflower in an even layer.
- Just before baking, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dish is sizzling. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 714 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN TOPPING
For quicker preparation, purchase ready-to-use cauliflowerets. Packages can be found in the produce section of your local grocery store.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 15-18 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until toasted and browned. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Drain cauliflower; top with crumb mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Select the right cauliflower: Choose a cauliflower head that is compact and heavy for its size, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or discoloration.
- Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through, and if they are too small, they may overcook and become mushy.
- Steam the cauliflower: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that helps preserve the cauliflower's nutrients and flavor. You can steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, or you can use a microwave steamer.
- Make the cheese topping while the cauliflower is steaming: This will save you time and ensure that the topping is hot and melted when you serve the cauliflower.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the topping: This will give the topping a more complex flavor. You can use a combination of cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère, and mozzarella cheeses.
- Season the cheese topping with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices: This will help to enhance the flavor of the topping.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately after it is cooked: This will ensure that it is at its best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower with cheese topping is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. This dish is also versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can use different types of cheese, add other vegetables, or even use a different cooking method. No matter how you make it, cauliflower with cheese topping is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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