Best 13 Cauliflower With Brown Butter And Crispy Crumbs Recipes

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"Cauliflower with Brown Butter and Crispy Crumbs" is a delightful side dish that offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The roasted cauliflower florets are tender yet slightly charred, while the brown butter adds a rich nuttiness that elevates the dish. The crispy crumbs, made from a combination of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, provide a delightful textural contrast. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, from casual weeknight meals to special dinner parties.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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This is an unusual and tremendously tasty way to enjoy cauliflower. It's almost like discovering a new vegetable.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
2 tablespoons butter, melted, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 122.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS, RAISINS, AND BREADCRUMBS



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The secret behind this Sicilian-inspired dish: crunchy homemade breadcrumbs. To make your own, let cubes of ciabatta or another white bread dry out, then buzz them into coarse crumbs in a food processor.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Low Cal     Dinner     Raisin     Cauliflower     Fall     Low Cholesterol     Capers     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head of cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into 2" florets
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, soaked, rinsed, patted dry
3/4 cup fresh coarse breadcrumbs
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season mixture with salt and pepper. Divide cauliflower mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat before using.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 5-6 minutes. Add capers and cook until they start to pop, about 3 minutes longer. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Cook, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 2-3 minutes; transfer breadcrumb mixture to a plate and set aside.
  • Add chicken broth and anchovy paste (if using) to same saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add golden raisins and white wine vinegar and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb and raisin mixtures can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm raisin mixture before continuing.
  • Transfer warm cauliflower to a serving bowl. Scatter raisin mixture over, then toss to distribute evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture and parsley.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON BROWN BUTTER



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Roasting vegetables is easy, but this technique elevates the everyday dinner staple. A pan of water in the oven with the cauliflower helps maintain its succulence, while an even temperature browns it and brings out its natural sugars. Brown butter and sage take it over the top.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sage leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon sea salt, more for tossing
3 medium-large heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds)
About 1 teaspoon table salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, zest finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small pan until rippling. Add sage and cook, stirring, just until crisped, about 2 minutes. Lift out sage and drain on paper towels; transfer oil to a large bowl. Let sage cool and crumble with fingers into a small bowl. Stir in coarse salt and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place roasting pan with an inch of water in oven bottom. Add cauliflower to bowl with oil, add about 1 teaspoon table salt, and toss gently until coated. Spread out on two large baking sheets. Bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. When foam subsides, watch closely and stir often. When white solids are brown and butter smells toasty, turn off heat, squeeze in juice of lemon and stir well.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl, pour butter over, and add lemon zest. Add half the sage salt and toss. Taste and season with remaining salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CRISPY CRUMBS RECIPE



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Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower( about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size florets
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
3 tbs minced fresh flat leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450. Put cauliflower on baking dish and scatter garlic on top. Melt the butter in a medium skillet and toss two tablespoons with the cauliflower and garlic; set the rest aside in the skillet. Toss cauliflower with one tsp of salt. Roast until the cauliflower is quite tender and the edges are starting to brown 20-30 minutes 2. rehaet the remaining butter over medium high heat until brown. Add the bread crumbs and cook , swirling the pan and tosiing, until brown and crisp-this should take less than a minute. Pill the pan from the heat and toss with parsley and 1/4 tsp salt. Spoon crumbs over cauliflower and season to taste with black pepper. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges on the side if you prefer

CAULIFLOWER WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS



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Our home economists offer this home-style way to add flavor and interest to steamed cauliflower. Serve this simple side dish with a variety of entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in 3 tablespoons browned butter. , Drain cauliflower and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining browned butter; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SAUTéED CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWNED BREAD CRUMBS



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Hot mustard seasoned bread crumbs are a timeless way to liven up cooked cauliflower. A side dish ready in merely 25 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon salt
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), trimmed and cut into florets
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices bread)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Stir in salt. Add cauliflower and return to boiling. Boil uncovered 3 minutes or until almost tender. Drain cauliflower in colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set cauliflower aside.
  • In same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Stir mustard into butter and add bread crumbs. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crumbs are golden brown. Remove crumbs to plate.
  • In same skillet, melt remaining tablespoon butter and the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in cauliflower and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Sprinkle crumbs over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER BROWN BUTTER



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Turn boring cauliflower into a delicious side when you top it with a caper and garlic brown butter. I like to cut my cauliflower into slices instead of florets, so there is more flat surface area for roasting and the topping doesn't slide off.

Provided by France C

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head cauliflower
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup salted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped capers
¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • Roast in the oven for 10 minutes; flip pieces over and roast for 10 minutes more.
  • 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.
  • Spoon brown butter over the roasted cauliflower and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 272.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BROWNED BUTTER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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When I was growing up, my mother (who insists on loving some of the least popular vegetables) always raved about how deliciously sweet and tender cauliflower can be. Here, the briny capers, lemon juice and sweet raisins allow the caramelized, nutty cauliflower to shine. -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Wrap cloves in a piece of foil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool to room temperature. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Place cauliflower in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with browned butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown and tender., Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and roasted garlic; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield about 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), broken into small florets
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter, and move the pan in a circular motion as it melts. When the butter's foam begins to subside, after a couple minutes, add the breadcrumbs. Continue cooking and swirling the skillet, until the butter begins to brown, about 30 seconds more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice to stop the cooking.
  • Add the cauliflower and parsley to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated with the brown butter. Warm over medium heat if needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS



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I absolutely love this dish. Even my father, who does not like garlic or cauliflower that much, was raving about this dish. It is essential to use fresh bread crumbs. I usually buy a baguette or country-style bread from the grocery store, and after cutting off the crust and tearing it into slices, put it in the food processor until it forms crumbs the size I want. This recipe is from the Williams Sonoma Vegetable Cookbook.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
1 large head cauliflower, about 3 lb cut into bite-sized florets
6 -8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped (or thinly sliced)
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (see my note above)

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt, the sugar, and the cauliflower and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • Drain, rinse under running cold water, and leave to drain.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 4-5 Tb of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the crumbs and toss them constantly until they are evenly toasted, browned, and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, turn the crumbs once or twice, and remove them from the pan. Do not allow the garlic to brown; it should be cooked only enough to flavor the crumbs.
  • Heat the remaining 2-3 Tb oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and mash and break it up a bit as it lightly browns in the oil and become slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Do not allow the cauliflower to become crisp and dark.
  • Add the crispy garlic crumbs to the pan and toss them with the cauliflower over medium-low heat, mashing some of the cauliflower and allowing some of it to keep its shape, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 459.1, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 11.4

CAULIFLOWER WITH ALMONDS AND BROWN BUTTER



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, trimmed into olive-size florets
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sea salt, preferably coarse
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Put some water in a large steamer, and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower, and steam until tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from steamer, and pour into a large serving bowl.
  • In a small pan, melt butter with a large pinch of salt over medium-low heat. When foam has subsided and butter has simmered for a minute or two, add almonds and continue cooking until butter begins to smell nutty and toasty and almonds are golden brown. Pour nuts and butter over cauliflower, and toss to coat. Season with salt, and toss again. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CAULIFLOWER SOUFFLé WITH BROWN BUTTER



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Provided by Sally Schmitt

Categories     Cheese     Bake     Dinner     Parmesan     Cauliflower     Family Reunion     Gourmet     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main course) to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For soufflé
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 1/4 cups finely chopped cauliflower florets
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
White pepper to taste
1/2 stick unsalted butter
4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 large egg yolks
8 large egg whites
For brown butter
1 stick salted butter
Equipment
2-qt soufflé dish

Steps:

  • Make Soufflé:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Generously butter soufflé dish, then sprinkle with cheese, knocking out excess.
  • Stir together cauliflower, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and white pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then cook, whisking, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add milk a little at a time, whisking constantly until very smooth. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking, then simmer, whisking, until quite thick, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in yolks, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir into cauliflower mixture.
  • Beat whites in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until they just hold stiff peaks (they should not look dry). Stir a heaping spoonful of whites into yolk mixture to lighten, then gently fold in remaining whites until just combined.
  • Gently spoon into soufflédish (leave at least 1 inches of space at top) and bake until golden brown and top appears set, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Make Brown Butter:
  • Cook butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden with a nutlike fragrance and flecks on bottom of pan turn a rich caramel brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Serve soufflé immediately, drizzling with warm brown butter.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER CRISPY CRUMBS



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Make and share this Cauliflower With Brown Butter Crispy Crumbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite size florets
2 garlic, roughly chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
black pepper, freshly ground
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450. Put the cauliflower on baking sheet and scatter the garlic on top. Melt the butter in medium skillet and toss 2 T with the cauliflower and garlic; set the rest aside in the skillet. Toss cauliflower with 1 tsp of the salt. Roast until the cauliflower is quite tender and the edges are starting to brown, 20 - 25 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Reheat the remaining butter over medium high heat until brown. Add the bread crumbs and cook swirling the pan and tossing until they are brown and crisp - less that 1 minute. Put the pan from heat and toss the crumbs with the parsley and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Spoon crumbs over cauliflower and season with pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 663, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Choose a firm, fresh head of cauliflower for the best results.
  • Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets for even cooking.
  • Use unsalted butter for the brown butter to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Cook the brown butter over medium heat until it turns a deep golden brown color and smells nutty.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the brown butter and cook until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Season the cauliflower with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top the cauliflower with crispy crumbs for a crunchy texture.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower with brown butter and crispy crumbs is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the cauliflower, while the crispy crumbs provide a crunchy texture. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and delicious option for any meal.

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