Best 11 Roasted Cauliflower With Cheese Recipes

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Are you ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with roasted cauliflower slathered in a blanket of melted cheese? This delectable dish is not just a feast for your taste buds but also a visual masterpiece. Picture perfectly browned florets, kissed with a hint of smokiness from the roasting process, cradled in a rich and velvety cheese sauce that oozes with every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

This versatile recipe offers three irresistible variations to satisfy every palate. The classic roasted cauliflower with cheese is a timeless combination that never fails to impress. For those seeking a touch of tang, the kickin' buffalo cauliflower with blue cheese dip will surely hit the spot. And if you're craving a burst of freshness, the roasted cauliflower with lemon-herb sauce will transport you to a Mediterranean paradise. Get ready to elevate your taste buds to new heights with this trio of roasted cauliflower recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE



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This roasted cauliflower with cheese recipe is a twist on traditional roasted cauliflower given to me (reluctantly!) by my neighbor, and it's delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by henderdeb

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine cauliflower, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese and stir to coat. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 165.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and cut the head into florets, discarding the stems. Place the florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing once, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to brown. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Gruyere and bake for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until the cheese melts. Season to taste and serve hot or warm.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR



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This side goes well with grilled steak, meatloaf, lamb chops, or roasted lamb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup grated cheddar (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed bakingsheet, toss cauliflower with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 20minutes, tossing halfway through. Pushcauliflower to center of sheet and top with grated cheddar. Return to oven and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE



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This roasted cauliflower mac and cheese is a no-pasta version of a classic.

Provided by Fernella

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
cooking spray
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray cauliflower florets with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper; place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat half-and-half in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Mexican, Cheddar, and cream cheeses slowly, stirring to combine, until melted.
  • Butter an 8x10-inch baking dish.
  • Mix roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 156.1 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 33.2 g, Sodium 845.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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This perfectly roasted cauliflower tossed with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese will become your quick and easy keto side dish.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 777.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Roasting the cauliflower first with olive oil, salt and pepper, then topping it with a wonderful gruyere cheese sauce gives this side dish wonderful flavor. Delicious!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In a large bowl, toss together cauliflower florets, olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Near the end of roasting time, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour until blended and slightly browned.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper and simmer for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in cheese until melted and well blended.
  • Place cauliflower on serving platter and spoon sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Categories     Side     Roast     St. Patrick's Day     Cheddar     Cauliflower     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower (about 1 pound total)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups whole milk
10 ounces Cheddar cheese or similar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup)
Special Equipment
12- by 8-inch baking dish

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Arrange a steamer rack over a large pot of boiling water.
  • Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower, place it on the steamer rack, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, use your hands to gently break the florets from the thick central stalk-try to break the cauliflower into large florets rather than small pieces. Arrange the florets, in one layer, in a 12- by 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour and salt, and whisk until both are incorporated and the mixture turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and add the milk, whisking constantly, until a smooth sauce forms (the sauce should be thick and glossy, but still runny), about 5 minutes. (If the sauce is too thick, gradually whisk in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.) Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, making sure to cover all the florets. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and season with pepper, then bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER GRILLED CHEESE



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A gluten-free option for grilled cheese lovers. Roasted cauliflower steaks are prepped, then wrapped around your favorite cheeses! Add tomatoes and you have a gluten free, vegetarian option for any time of the day!

Provided by noaddedsaltguy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small head cauliflower
¼ cup olive oil
½ stick unsalted butter
ground black pepper to taste
2 slices Gouda cheese
2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
2 slices beefsteak tomato

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the tough bottom leaves from the cauliflower, taking care not to remove the stem. Place on a cutting board with the stem facing upwards; cut vertically on both sides of the stem to remove the loose florets. Reserve florets for another use. Cut vertically through the stem into 2 even "steaks", about 1 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast cauliflower in the preheated oven until soft and browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan. Cook cauliflower until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip cauliflower and shift to one side of the pan so you have space to warm cheese slices.
  • Lay cheese slices in the pan until they begin to melt, then place over the cauliflower steaks. Warm tomato slices in the same way. Season with black pepper. Cover cheeses and tomatoes with the second steak. Flip "sandwich" and cook over low heat until cheeses are melted, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 245.3 mg, Fat 134.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 58.5 g, Sodium 900.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR



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Cheesy cauliflower... an easy, creamy way to get your veggies.

Provided by MMMMom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large head cauliflower
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Remove leaves and a little of the cauliflower stem so it will stay together but sit flat when upright.
  • Place cauliflower, upside-down, into a large pot; cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until cauliflower stems are tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove from the heat and carefully remove cauliflower with a large slotted spoon. Place right-side up in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and spread condensed soup all over the entire head. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1319.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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I got this recipe from Weight Watchers. It is delicious. The rich, nutty flavor of freshly grated Parmesan cheese pairs beautifully with cauliflower. Try the same recipe with broccoli, baby carrots and asparagus.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups fresh cauliflower, florets (about 1 head)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (Parmigiano-Reggiano suggested)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In large bowl, combine cauliflower, oil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
  • Transfer cauliflower to large baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Roast until cauliflower is golden brown, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, place in serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese; toss to mix.
  • This is 1 point per each serving.
  • Each serving is 3/4 cup.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Using Gruyere cheese makes this sauce a little richer and it blends well with cauliflower.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Bechamel Sauce
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Fontina cheese or crumbled fresh goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Let bechamel sauce cool 10 minutes, then whisk in cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne. Cover cheese sauce and keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower, with extra-virgin olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until tender but not mushy, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve cauliflower topped with cheese sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm, white cauliflower head for roasting. Avoid heads with brown or yellow spots, as these may be signs of spoilage.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets of even size so that they cook evenly.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. This will help them to brown and caramelize.
  • Roast the cauliflower florets at a high temperature (425°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • For a cheesy cauliflower dish, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted cauliflower before serving.
  • Roasted cauliflower can be served as a side dish, a main course, or an appetizer.
  • Leftover roasted cauliflower can be used in salads, soups, and stir-fries.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower with cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a healthy and flavorful side dish, main course, or appetizer. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, roasted cauliflower with cheese is a great option for busy weeknight meals or special occasions. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy dish, give roasted cauliflower with cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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