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Cauliflower Custard

Cauliflower Custard

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower in a saucepan and cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and transfer cauliflower to prepared casserole dish.
  4. 4 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and parsley in the melted butter until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Slowing pour 1 cup milk into flour mixture. Cook and stir milk mixture until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; pour over cauliflower.
  6. 6 Whisk eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and white pepper in a bowl; pour over cauliflower mixture.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

By Julie Taylor

Steamed Mashed Cauliflower

Steamed Mashed Cauliflower

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower florets into a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel. Steam in the microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Place drained cauliflower into a food processor with goat cheese; purée until completely smooth. Season with black pepper.

By serSanFran

Cauliflower Purée

Cauliflower Purée

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a 4-quart pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  2. 2 Blend cauliflower and 1/4 cup cooking liquid in a blender until smooth, adding more water until desired consistency is reached. Add butter and pulse until incorporated; season with salt.

By Nicholio

Cauliflower Popcorn

Cauliflower Popcorn

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil and garlic salt together in a large bowl; add cauliflower and toss to completely coat. Spread cauliflower onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

By Meg Mitchell

Cauliflower Steaks

Cauliflower Steaks

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove all green leaves and stems from the core of the cauliflowers. Trim core but do not remove the core as it helps hold the cauliflower steaks together. Cut cauliflower lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  3. 3 Rub both sides of cauliflower slices with olive oil and steak rub. Set cauliflower slices onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip cauliflower steaks and roast until lightly browned and cooked through, 15 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

By CookingWithShelia

Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower in Foil

Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower in Foil

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower, Buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and oil together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Fold an extra-long sheet of aluminum foil in half to make a double-layer sheet; place cauliflower mixture in the center. Pull two opposite edges of the foil over cauliflower, overlapping each other. Fold the remaining two edges in to create a packet. Don't seal the packet too tightly; leave some room for the steam to expand.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilled Cauliflower

Grilled Cauliflower

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cauliflower slices on both sides with olive oil, brown sugar, and seasoned salt.
  3. 3 Cook cauliflower on the preheated grill until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a grill-safe pan with a lid, cover, and continue cooking on the grill until tender, about 20 minutes.

By ziola1039

Simple Grilled Cauliflower

Simple Grilled Cauliflower

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper and toss to evenly coat.
  3. 3 Cook florets on the preheated grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes.

By oceanica

Butter-Roasted Cauliflower

Butter-Roasted Cauliflower

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Spread cauliflower onto prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece of cauliflower with melted butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip cauliflower and continue roasting until tender and golden, about 10 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Paleo Cauliflower Rice

Paleo Cauliflower Rice

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower chunks in a food processor and pulse until broken down into pieces the size of rice grains.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add cauliflower "rice," salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.

By Lauren S

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place cauliflower in boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.
  4. 4 Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By MARY A PUTMAN

Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

Roasted Cauliflower "Rice"

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
27 min
Total
47 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Fill a food processor 1/4 of the way with cauliflower pieces. Pulse 8 to 12 times until cauliflower is the size of rice grains. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining cauliflower pieces.
  3. 3 Drizzle avocado oil over cauliflower "rice"; toss until well-distributed.
  4. 4 Spread 2 1/2 cups of the rice in an even layer on each lined baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast rice until golden, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Return to oven and roast for 6 minutes. Remove from oven, stir well, and spread out again. Continue roasting until browned, about 5 minutes more.
  6. 6 Season each sheet of roasted rice with 1/4 teaspoon salt and place in a large container.

By Dana Sterling

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Steam whole head of cauliflower for 30 minutes. Drain and place on a pie plate.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread the mixture over cauliflower and dot with pats of butter. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until cheese is brown.

By Bea Gassman

Simple Cauliflower Keto Casserole

Simple Cauliflower Keto Casserole

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook cauliflower until tender but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain, then arrange cauliflower in a small casserole dish.
  3. 3 Combine Cheddar cheese, cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover cauliflower with cheese mixture.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By Natasha Titanov

Roasted Cauliflower 'Steaks'

Roasted Cauliflower 'Steaks'

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place cauliflower onto a cutting board with stem-side facing up; cut vertically into 4 evenly thick steaks. Arrange steaks onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over steaks; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flip with a spatula, and continue to roast until soft in the middle and darkening around edges, about 15 minutes more.

By SPetrocelly

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Mix brown sugar, salt, and curry powder in a small bowl. Taste and adjust until the mixture is sweet and salty. Sprinkle over cauliflower and mix well. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn cauliflower and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

By Barbara Sauermann

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F).
  2. 2 Cut off leaves and bottom core from cauliflower. Place in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish and add about 1-inch water.
  3. 3 Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Spread all over cauliflower.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chives to serve.

By Kathy K

Cauliflower Fritters

Cauliflower Fritters

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, and Italian dressing mix into cauliflower.
  3. 3 Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

By BETTYCOOK

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.

By Seema

Cauliflower alla Parmigiana

Cauliflower alla Parmigiana

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 10x8-inch oval baking dish or a dish of equivalent size.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, and boil until slightly softened but still retaining some crispness, about 3 minutes. Drain well, and then slice them lengthwise so the stems are about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. 3 Arrange the slices, overlapping them tightly, in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and several grinds of black pepper; dot with thin slices of the butter. Sprinkle with the cheese and bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

By Progresso

Mashed Cauliflower (Mashed Potatoes Replacement)

Mashed Cauliflower (Mashed Potatoes Replacement)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and reduce heat to medium. Cook cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes; drain, shaking the colander to remove as much water as possible.
  2. 2 Place cauliflower in a blender and pour in cream. Blend until smooth, then transfer mixture to a large pot over low heat.
  3. 3 Stir in Parmesan cheese, butter, cream cheese, and sea salt until well combined; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.

By Sarah J

Cauliflower With a Kick

Cauliflower With a Kick

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and parsnips, recover, and steam until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the vegetables. Mash using a hand masher or electric mixer. Gradually add milk and butter and mash to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve warm.

By JEN

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower II

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower II

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe baking dish with just enough water to cover bottom of dish. Cook in the microwave on High for 5 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange tomato slices around the cauliflower. Drizzle cauliflower and tomatoes evenly with melted butter, and top with cheese.
  3. 3 Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly.

By Laura Dobbins Corbett

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Cut garlic in half and smash with the blade of a knife. Place in a bowl with oil, salt, and paprika. Add cauliflower and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Place coated cauliflower in the basket of the air fryer and cook to desired crispness, about 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

By Bren

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels, and Broccoli

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels, and Broccoli

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand or tossing the bowl to coat evenly. Add salt and pepper; continue to toss vegetables until evenly distributed.
  3. 3 Spread vegetables evenly onto the prepared baking pans, allowing space for them to crisp.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until notably browned and crispy to the touch, 22 to 25 minutes. Continue baking for 3 to 5 minutes more for a crunchier exterior. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

By Alex Apgar

Spicy Ranch Cauliflower Crackers

Spicy Ranch Cauliflower Crackers

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and a strainer with cheesecloth; set aside.
  2. 2 Place riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl and heat in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the prepared strainer and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth, twist, and squeeze moisture out of cooled cauliflower.
  3. 3 Combine cauliflower, egg, ranch mix, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese until incorporated.
  4. 4 Use a small cookie scoop to portion cauliflower mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten with a small rolling pin, a cup, or your hand to about 1/16-inch thickness. (The thinner the dough, the crispier the cracker.)
  5. 5 Bake crackers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip, then continue baking for 10 more minutes. Cool crackers on a wire rack.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Roasted Balsamic Cauliflower

Roasted Balsamic Cauliflower

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and garlic in a bowl. Add cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

By hike4diamonds

Italian-Seasoned Cauliflower Bites in Foil

Italian-Seasoned Cauliflower Bites in Foil

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread out aluminum foil on a clean work surface, fold in half, and lightly grease one side with cooking spray. Scatter cauliflower pieces onto the foil and dot with butter. Sprinkle with garlic and Italian seasoning. Bring the sides of the foil up and fold twice. Roll the ends towards the centre and press down to seal.
  3. 3 Grill, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.

By Bren

Vegetables and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce

Vegetables and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and garlic; cook and stir until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the pan from heat and drizzle oyster sauce over vegetable; toss to coat.

By Lynn Wheaton