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Make-Ahead Instant Pot® Cauliflower Rice

Make-Ahead Instant Pot® Cauliflower Rice

5.0

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 cup water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and set a trivet inside. Place a steamer basket on top of the trivet and place cauliflower inside.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 2 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. 4 Use a food processor to pulse cauliflower into rice-sized pieces. Place riced cauliflower in a colander and press to remove excess water.
  5. 5 Scoop individual servings of cauliflower rice into freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Air Fryer Cauliflower with Taco Seasoning

Air Fryer Cauliflower with Taco Seasoning

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss cauliflower with olive oil and taco seasoning in a bowl until well combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Air-fry cauliflower for 7 minutes. If you like your cauliflower extra crispy, air-fry for an additional 7 to 8 minutes. If your florets are small, keep an eye on them, otherwise they may burn.

By thedailygourmet

Easy Cauliflower Gratin

Easy Cauliflower Gratin

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cauliflower and Alfredo sauce in a 9-inch square baking dish; top with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Sue Cantrell

Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower

Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes; drain. Pat cauliflower dry with paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. 2 Blend cauliflower, cream cheese, garlic, and seasoned salt in a food processor until mostly smooth.

By catiebrooke

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

Easy Creamed Cauliflower

Easy Creamed Cauliflower

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 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 the cauliflower, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
  2. 2 Cook and stir cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat until heated through, about 10 minutes. Place cauliflower on a large plate and pour sauce over before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Cauliflower with Dijon Sauce

Cauliflower with Dijon Sauce

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower florets in a large glass bowl or casserole dish, and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic with a knife. Cook in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
  2. 2 In a cup or small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Spread over the top of the cauliflower. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Return to the microwave, and cook just until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

By gail

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

Scrambled Cauliflower - Low Carb

Scrambled Cauliflower - Low Carb

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Mash cauliflower in a bowl until smooth. Beat Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, cayenne pepper, and salt into cauliflower.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour cauliflower mixture into hot butter and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip cauliflower mixture; cook and stir until mixture is more crumbly than creamy, about 10 minutes more.

By Juska

Chef John's Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Chef John's Cauliflower Pizza Crust

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place cauliflower into a food processor; blend until finely ground.
  3. 3 Cook cauliflower, water, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and most of the water is evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. 4 Transfer cauliflower to the center of a clean dish towel. Wrap and squeeze tightly to remove excess moisture. You should have about 1 1/2 cups cauliflower pulp.
  5. 5 Stir together cauliflower pulp, egg, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Gather into a ball and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press dough into a circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool and turn crust over before topping.

By John Mitzewich

Twice-Baked Cauliflower

Twice-Baked Cauliflower

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 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, and steam until very tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and mash with a potato masher until few chunks remain; add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture into a 8-inch square casserole dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil or lid.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking until the top is browned, about 10 minutes more.

By Rachel Meytin

Quick Curried Cauliflower

Quick Curried Cauliflower

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Core cauliflower, leaving enough core that it remains whole.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and curry powder in a bowl.
  3. 3 Spread curry mixture over cauliflower head to cover; place in deep microwave-safe bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
  4. 4 Cook on High in microwave until cauliflower is tender, 9 to 15 minutes; let stand covered for 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Cut in quarters and serve.

By Griz

Smashed Cauliflower Side Dish

Smashed Cauliflower Side Dish

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Return drained cauliflower to the pot. Add butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and the consistency is similar to mashed potatoes.

By Erika Cormier

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

Easy Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Easy Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil and grill seasoning together in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower on a cutting board and trim off inedible leaves. Trim off the bottom of the cauliflower stem but make sure to keep the core intact. Cut the cauliflower in half. Cut 1-inch-thick "steaks" out of each half.
  4. 4 Brush each side with the seasoned oil. Grill for 6 minutes. Flip over and grill for 6 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Company Cauliflower

Company Cauliflower

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Break cauliflower into florets, place in large covered saucepan and steam until tender.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower in casserole dish; gently stir in sour cream and cheese.
  4. 4 In a saute pan over medium heat, melt butter; add bread crumbs and evenly coat.
  5. 5 Sprinkle bread crumbs over cauliflower mixture and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

By Naomi

Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until it resembles rice grains. Don't process too much or it will get mushy. Transfer to a dry skillet and heat over low heat to cook out any moisture.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Add riced cauliflower, tomato sauce, and bell peppers to the meat; mix to combine. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By txtinbuddies

Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese

Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

By henderdeb

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

Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower

Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Fioa

Cauliflower Steak

Cauliflower Steak

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cauliflower into 3 or 4 'steaks'. Remove the stem and leaves from each 'steak' using a sharp knife; reserve the florets that have fallen off while slicing steaks.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook cauliflower 'steaks' in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add florets and water to skillet; cover and steam until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; saute onion until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until onion is lightly browned and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  5. 5 Arrange cauliflower 'steaks' and florets on a baking sheet; top with onion-mushroom mixture and Havarti cheese.
  6. 6 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Tia

Roasted Cauliflower with Caper Brown Butter

Roasted Cauliflower with Caper Brown Butter

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Trim off the bottom of the cauliflower stem to create a flat surface. Place cauliflower head onto a cutting board with the stem side facing down; cut the cauliflower vertically into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices. Remove any tough stem pieces. Cut the slices into smaller pieces, about the size of florets. Place on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. 3 Roast in the oven for 10 minutes; flip pieces over and roast for 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, cut butter into 4 pieces. Melt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Butter will foam up, then subside. The butter should have a nutty aroma. Stir in garlic and continue stirring for 15 to 20 seconds. Add in capers and lemon pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Spoon brown butter over the roasted cauliflower and serve.

By France Cevallos

Instant Pot® Ranch-Flavored Mashed Cauliflower

Instant Pot® Ranch-Flavored Mashed Cauliflower

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower on a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken broth; close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 While pressure is releasing, mix cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and ranch dressing mix together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture and toss to combine. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.

By CHOppingTheCarbs

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

Sue's Curry Cauliflower

Sue's Curry Cauliflower

4.0

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. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine soup, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until melted and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add curry powder and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
  3. 3 Mix steamed cauliflower into the cheese sauce and toss until coated.

By Jeannette

Mashed Cauliflower with Sour Cream

Mashed Cauliflower with Sour Cream

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it falls apart when pressed with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Pour cauliflower into a bowl with ranch dressing, sour cream, and margarine. Beat with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.
  3. 3 Top with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

By Whitney Hannah

Slow Cooker Buffalo Cauliflower Casserole

Slow Cooker Buffalo Cauliflower Casserole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower florets and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker in an even layer. Top with cream cheese.
  2. 2 Whisk Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing together in a bowl. Stir in mozzarella cheese and pour mixture over the cauliflower. Cook on Low for 3 hours, stirring every hour.

By Soup Loving Nicole