**Loaded Cauliflower - Not Just a Low-Carb Substitute for Baked Potatoes**
Cauliflower has become a popular low-carb substitute for potatoes, and for good reason. It's versatile, healthy, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. This collection of loaded cauliflower recipes takes the humble cauliflower to new heights, transforming it into a delicious and satisfying meal. From classic baked cauliflower to more creative takes on the dish, these recipes offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next party, you'll find a recipe here that you'll love.
WHOLE ROASTED STUFFED CAULIFLOWER
One of our favorite vegetables gets the royal treatment: It's filled with a cheesy, bacony kale stuffing, coated in crispy breadcrumbs and baked until melting and tender. You can make it vegetarian by replacing the bacon with 4 ounces of sliced button mushrooms.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the bacon is browned and the fat has rendered, 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, finely chop and transfer to a medium bowl. Reserve the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, bring a heavily salted pot of water to a boil over high heat (the water should be very salty, even more than the sea). Carefully remove as much of the cauliflower stem as you can without cutting any of the stalks of the florets. Remove any small inner leaves. (You want to be able to freely pipe filling into the nooks of the cauliflower.)
- Boil the cauliflower until just beginning to get tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook, or it will break apart as you stuff it. Carefully remove the head from the water and allow to drain and cool.
- Add the kale to the same pot and cook bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry. When cool enough to handle, finely chop and transfer to the bowl with the bacon.
- Add the eggs, scallions, garlic, Muenster, cream, 1/2 cup panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 2 tablespoons oregano to the kale mixture and stir to combined. Transfer to a large piping bag (or 1-gallon freezer bag) and cut a 3/4-inch opening at the tip. Turn the cauliflower stem-side up, and start piping the filling in between the stalks of the florets until you've used about half of the filling. (The bottom of the head will start to expand, and you will see the filling start to push out from the top in between the florets. Turn the cauliflower right-side up and use your finger to push between the florets to separate them slightly and pipe filling in the gaps. Use all the filling, even if it looks like the cauliflower is going to explode -- it won't. It will just be full of flavor!
- Mix together the butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons panko, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 1 tablespoon oregano in a small bowl. Put the cauliflower right-side up in the center of the reserved baking sheet and smear with the butter mixture to coat the entire head. Bake until deep golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE
This is a recipe that nods at a lesson taught by the British writer Nigel Slater, which is to poach the cauliflower in bay-leaf scented milk while the potatoes bake. The soft florets are then mashed in with the potato flesh and a healthy splash of the cooked milk. Add butter. Top with cheese.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Scrub potatoes under running water; dry them, and rub the skin of each with the oil and a little salt. Pierce the skin of each in three or four places with the tines of a fork.
- Place the potatoes in the oven, and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the potatoes, until they offer no resistance when a knife is inserted in their centers.
- While the potatoes are baking, put the cauliflower into a saucepan set over medium-high heat, and add the milk and bay leaves. Heat until almost boiling, then reduce flame to low, and simmer until tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven, slice them open down the middle and use a spoon to scrape out their flesh into a bowl. Add the butter, the cauliflower and a healthy splash of the milk, and mash to combine. Spoon the mixture back into the empty jackets, place on a baking sheet and shower with cheese. Return to the oven for approximately 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 643, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1540 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JUST LIKE LOADED BAKED POTATOES CASSEROLE
This is an awesome low-carb version of loaded baked potatoes, and tastes far better than any version of mock potatoes that I have tried. In fact, this dish is soooo good, you will not believe it! I do not remember where I got this recipe, but it is a fabulous side to any low-carb meal. You will be pleased, I promise! Yum! Yum!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Chop cooked cauliflower into very small pieces.
- Mix sour cream, 1/2 of the green onions, 1/2 of the cheese, 1/2 of the bacon, and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl.
- Stir in the cauliflower.
- Place in medium baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top just before serving.
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, broil the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can roast the cauliflower in a 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as chopped broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
- To make the dish vegan, use vegan cheese and butter alternatives.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Linda's Cauliflower Just Like Stuffed Baked Potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is tender and flavorful, and the filling is cheesy and satisfying. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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