Best 10 Cauliflower Parmesan Casserole Recipes

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Cauliflower parmesan casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and is a popular choice for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy parmesan crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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A lighter version of a classic white sauce coats the cauliflower in this dish that's perfect for a potluck buffet. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted., Place cauliflower in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., For topping, combine the bread crumbs, butter and paprika. Sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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This is a great cauliflower side dish that I make often, use grated cheddar in place of the Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole if desired ;-)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower (broken into florets then cooked until firm-soft)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use seasoned salt)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/4-1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Combine all ingredients except the Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer to baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika (if desired you can omit the Parmesan cheese and paprika and sprinkle 1 to 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese on top the last few minutes of baking).
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN



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If you're thinking of going vegetarian with your Parmesan -- but want something other than eggplant -- this is the dish for you. It's as crispy, cheesy, savory and completely comforting as the original, but with nutritious cauliflower as the base.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 heaping cup shredded mozzarella (about 8 ounces)
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • For the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and cook until softened, translucent and slightly brown on the sides, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Pour in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors combine and the liquid begins to reduce slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat until ready to use.
  • For the cauliflower: Meanwhile, trim the base of the core from the cauliflower, then cut the head into 1-inch-thick slices (steaks). Cut any florets that fall off into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper over both sides of the cauliflower.
  • Whisk together the flour, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a second shallow bowl. Whisk together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third shallow bowl. One at a time, dredge the cauliflower steaks and 1-inch pieces first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Transfer the breaded cauliflower to a rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Set another rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the cauliflower steaks one at a time with some of the smaller pieces, flipping after about 1 minute and then flipping a few more times until all sides are equally cooked, until dark golden brown, about 5 minutes (return the oil to 350 degrees F between each batch). Transfer the finished cauliflower to the rack on the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Add the cauliflower to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in a single layer or slightly overlapping. Pour the tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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A quick, delightful dish that is easy to make and sure to please! Those who say they hate cauliflower always enjoy this dish.

Provided by JEH30

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅔ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cauliflower, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together butter, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle mixture over cauliflower, and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 498.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN



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This delicious, hearty cauliflower parm doesn't skimp on the flavor and will satisfy everyone, from vegetarians to the most die-hard carnivore.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cauliflower
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
About 1 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups marinara sauce, from a 24-ounce jar
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a plate with paper towels.
  • Pull off the leaves from the base of the cauliflower and cut off the stem, but do not cut out the core. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick slices, aiming for about 3 nice "steaks" from the center. The rest will break into smaller florets, and that is okay.
  • Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Put the eggs in another shallow bowl and panko in a third shallow bowl.
  • Add 1/4 inch olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Working with the larger pieces first, add the cauliflower to the flour and turn to coat. Shake off the excess, then dip in the egg to coat. Let the excess egg drip off, then coat thoroughly in the panko. Fry the cauliflower in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to the lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining smaller pieces of cauliflower (leave out any tiny crumbly pieces).
  • Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the fried cauliflower on top, then spoon 1 cup of the sauce on top of the cauliflower. Arrange the mozzarella over the sauce, then spoon the remaining 1/2 cup marinara over the top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake until bubbling and lightly browned in spots, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.

FARRO AND CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN



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This dish has all of the crispy-melty-tomatoey appeal of a chicken or eggplant Parmesan, but it uses only one pot. Olive oil provides richness, and broiling lends a cheesy crunch without the mess of breading and frying. The pizzalike flavors and mellow cauliflower make it a (potentially) kid-friendly meal. Feel free to omit the olives if that makes more sense for your family. In fact, this dish is highly customizable: Add more or less red-pepper flakes, throw in some capers or use broccoli rabe instead of cauliflower. Any salty, hard aged cheese will work in place of Parmesan, like asiago or pecorino. Leftovers are great crisped in the oven.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds cauliflower (about 1 small cauliflower head or 1/2 large cauliflower head), florets and tender stems cut into large bite-sized pieces
1 3/4 cups semi-pearled or pearled farro (about 12 ounces)
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pitted kalamata or black olives, roughly chopped (optional)
8 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
3 ounces grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup finely grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Black pepper
1 cup panko
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup finely grated)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch pan, combine the cauliflower, farro, marinara sauce, olive oil, olives (if using), garlic, Parmesan, sugar, onion powder, oregano, vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with the salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Pour in 1 2/3 cups water and stir well to combine. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan, stir, and continue baking uncovered until the farro is tender-chewy and the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes more. (If the farro has already soaked up all the sauce and the pan is looking dry, stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, just to make sure the farro has enough liquid to become tender and saucy.)
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, make the topping: Stir together the panko, Parmesan and olive oil.
  • Turn on the broiler. Evenly cover the top of the farro with the panko topping. Top with the sliced mozzarella. Broil on the top rack, about 6 inches from the heat source, for 2 minutes, rotating the pan once and watching carefully for burning, until the panko topping is deeply browned and the mozzarella has melted.

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces, and crushed cornflakes. We enjoyed this casserole so much that leftovers were rare. -Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cornflakes, peppers and salt; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, olive oil, italian breadcrumb, garlic powder, salt, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup italian breadcrumb
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
  • In a bowl or ziploc bag, add the cauliflower florets and olive oil and stir until fully combined.
  • Add the garlic powder, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Stir until fully coated.
  • Spread the cauliflower on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ROASTED PARMESAN GARLIC CAULIFLOWER



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Make and share this Roasted Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 head cauliflower, separated in florets
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Grease large casserole dish.
  • Place olive oil and garlic in large resealable bag.
  • Add cauliflower and shake to mix.
  • Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Top with Parmesan and parsley and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 115.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 4.3

PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN



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Cauliflower and whole garlic cloves roasted with Parmesan and bread crumbs make this a healthier than most comfort food.

Provided by Rosemary Felle

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Main Dishes     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower with garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, tossing at least twice, until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and add cauliflower and butter. Stir in cooking water, a little at a time, until desired creaminess is reached. Add lemon juice and bread crumb mixture, toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 332.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or wilted leaves.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets: This will help them cook evenly. You can use a knife or a food processor to do this.
  • Steam the cauliflower: Steaming is the best way to cook cauliflower for this recipe. It will help to preserve the cauliflower's nutrients and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is thick: The cheese sauce should be thick enough to coat the cauliflower florets. If it is too thin, it will not hold together well in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses in the cheese sauce. Some good options include cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Gruyère.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs: The breadcrumbs will add a nice crunchy texture to the casserole.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower parmesan casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The casserole is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this cauliflower parmesan casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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