Best 7 Cauliflower N Cheese Recipes

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Cauliflower n cheese is a classic dish that can be served as a side or a main course. It's a versatile dish that can be adapted to fit your taste, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe or something more adventurous, this guide will help you find the best cauliflower n cheese recipe for your needs.

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CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Cauliflower

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
Vegetable oil spray
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
  • Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.

MAKE A CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SIDE DISH



Make a Cauliflower Cheese Side Dish image

Creamy cauliflower cheese is found on a Sunday lunch plate, as a side dish, or with baked potatoes, and does not take much to make.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Lunch     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cauliflower (approximately 1lb./450 g)
2 oz./55 g butter
2 oz./55 g all-purpose flour
Optional: 1 tsp. mustard powder
1 pinch salt (to taste)
2 cups/460 mL milk
2 oz./55 g cheddar cheese (or similar, grated, plus extra for sprinkling on top)
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 395 F/200 C/Gas 7.
  • Enjoy on its own or as a side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6 portions (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE



Cauliflower

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for the pan
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Hot sauce, as needed
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with butter.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat. Whisk in the dry mustard and add some hot sauce, salt and pepper. Just before the milk comes to a boil, turn off the heat and stir in the pepper jack and goat cheese. When melted and smooth, stir in the cauliflower. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle over the Parmesan.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



Cauliflower Cheese image

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

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 ½ ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground white pepper to taste

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

5-INGREDIENT CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



5-Ingredient Cauliflower Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, pepper, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or greek yogurt
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into small florets, about 4 cups (1.2 kg).
  • Add cauliflower florets into a 6-quart (6 L) Dutch oven of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower in a colander, and return to the pot. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add in salt, pepper, and sour cream, and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Remove from heat. Top with parsley (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



Cauliflower cheese image

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

1 large cauliflower (leaves cut off), broken into pieces
500ml milk
4 tbsp flour
50g butter
100g strong cheddar, grated
2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs, if you have them

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 "MAC" AND CHEESE



Cauliflower

Somewhere between macaroni and cheese, British cauliflower cheese and a cauliflower gratin is this burbling dish of tangy, creamy cauliflower. Cauliflower florets cut into noodle-size pieces step in for macaroni in this pasta-less macaroni and cheese; they're roasted and draped in a mixture of melty Cheddar, heavy cream, garlic and cayenne. You could also add mustard, thyme or rosemary, or even caramelized onions, and swap out the Cheddar for Gruyère or another cheese. As the cauliflower cooks in the cream mixture, the cream thickens slightly and the cauliflower continues to brown. Serve it with a bright, crisp salad to offset the richness.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets the size of macaroni
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
1 cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, spread in an even layer and roast until browned and cooked through but retaining some bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to an 8-inch or other 2-quart baking dish. (You could also bake this in individual ramekins; just mix the cauliflower with the other ingredients in a medium bowl before dividing.) Reserve 1/4 cup Cheddar. Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar, heavy cream, garlic and cayenne to the cauliflower and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the reserved 1/4 cup Cheddar.
  • Roast until the cream has thickened, the cheese has melted, and some of the cauliflower is browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a cauliflower head that is compact and heavy with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with yellow or brown spots, as these are signs of age or damage.
  • Prepare your cauliflower: Remove the leaves and cut the cauliflower into florets. You can use a knife or a food processor to do this. If you're using a food processor, be careful not to over-process the cauliflower, as you don't want it to become mushy.
  • Cook your cauliflower: There are a few different ways to cook cauliflower for cauliflower and cheese. You can boil it, steam it, or roast it. Boiling is the quickest method, but steaming or roasting will give you a more flavorful result.
  • Make your cheese sauce: There are also a few different ways to make cheese sauce. You can use a roux, a béchamel sauce, or a simple combination of cheese and milk. If you're using a roux, be sure to cook it until it is golden brown before adding the milk. If you're using a béchamel sauce, be sure to whisk it constantly until it is thick and smooth.
  • Combine the cauliflower and cheese sauce: Once the cauliflower is cooked and the cheese sauce is made, combine them in a baking dish. You can then top the casserole with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese and bake it until it is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and calcium, and it can also be a comforting meal on a cold winter day. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a cauliflower and cheese casserole that everyone will love.

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