Best 7 Cheesy Cauliflower Puffs Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable and nutritious culinary creation that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body? Look no further than the delectable cheesy cauliflower puffs, a culinary symphony of flavors that promises to elevate your dining experience. This article will guide you through the process of crafting these delightful morsels, providing step-by-step instructions and unveiling the secrets of creating a perfect batch of cheesy cauliflower puffs that will leave your loved ones craving for more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your perception of healthy eating, as you discover the art of transforming humble cauliflower into a crispy, cheesy masterpiece that will redefine your culinary horizons.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PUFFED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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This is a wonderful souffle-like dish that is so easy. It is one of the first dishes that I ever made that actually came out looking like the picture in the book.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup milk (or milk & water in which cauliflower has been cooked)
salt & pepper
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
3 eggs, separated
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wash cauliflower; remove stalk end.
  • Cut into quarters; remove hard stalk.
  • Divide into florets; cook in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
  • Heat butter in pan.
  • Add flour; stir over low heat 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add milk gradually; stir until smooth.
  • Return to heat; stir until boiling.
  • Add salt, pepper and most of bread crumbs.
  • Stir in egg yolks, cheese and cauliflower; adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into mixture.
  • Put into greased ovenproof dish; sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven about 30 minutes, until well risen and brown.

CHEESY PUFFS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield about 20 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk and heat until small bubbles start to form around the edges. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is smooth and glossy and a dough ball forms. (The dough should start to pull away from the edges of the pan.)
  • Transfer the dough to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix in 5 of the eggs, one at a time, on medium speed until completely combined. Stir in the salt, pepper and 3/4 cup of the Gruyere.
  • Spoon large tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each puff. Whisk the remaining egg and use it to brush the tops of the puffs. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere.
  • Bake until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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A can of cheese soup gives me a head start on this dish. It takes 10 minutes to fix and disappears as soon as I serve it.-Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium head cauliflower (1-1/2 pounds)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Break cauliflower into florets or leave whole; place in Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add 1 in. of water. Cover and steam until tender, 7-10 minutes for florets or 15-20 minutes for the whole head. Meanwhile, heat soup and salt; serve over cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS



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These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.-Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Marinara sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Process cauliflower in batches in a food processor until finely ground. Microwave, covered, in a microwave-safe bowl on high until tender, about 8 minutes. When cauliflower is cool enough to handle, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Return to bowl., Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix cheeses together. Stir half of cheese mixture into cauliflower, reserving remainder. Combine next 6 ingredients; stir into cauliflower., On a baking sheet lined with parchment, shape cauliflower mixture into an 11x9-in. rectangle. Bake until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Top with reserved cheese; bake until melted and bubbly, 10-12 minutes. Cut into 12 breadsticks. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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Easy, delicious side dish of cauliflower with cheese.

Provided by Kathy F.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
3 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
1 egg
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pinch ground paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Microwave until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk egg and flour together in a bowl. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over cauliflower florets. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and paprika on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cauliflower is soft, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER PUFF RECIPE



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Provided by therman

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 (12-oz) bag fresh cauliflower florets
8 oz white Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup biscuit mix
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3 large eggs, beaten (or 3/4 cup egg
substitute)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup fresh pre-sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut cream cheese into cubes; place in medium bowl to soften. 2. Microwave cauliflower following package instructions. Let cauliflower stand 3-4 minutes to cool, then chop coarsely. 3. Shred Cheddar cheese and combine with cream cheese. Stir in biscuit mix and ricotta cheese until blended and smooth. 4. Stir in cauliflower, eggs, milk, onions, and salt until well blended. Coat 2-quart baking dish with spray; transfer mixture into dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Serve

GIANT CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PUFF



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Recipe comes from Molly Katzen's Sunlight Cafe. Keep this recipe in mind when you need a noteworthy brunch dish but you are not in the mood to fuss. All this requires is some cooked cauliflower and onions, and an egg mixture that gets whipped in the blender. Then put into the oven. Leftovers can be stored up to 5 days in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator and and reheated in a 350 degree oven or a microwave. The salt amount I am UNSURE of after the CHANGEOVER it said 3/4 t. salt but when I researched in online it said 1/4 t. so have changed it to 1/4 t. You can also SUBSTITUTE broccoli for the cauliflower and sharp cheddar for the goat cheese.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups cauliflower florets
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray a 9 by 13 inch pan with nonstick spray, then add the butter.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven for a minute or so to melt the butter, then take it out and carefully tilt it in all directions to let the butter coat the bottom.
  • Set aside.
  • Place a 10 inch skillet over medium heat and wait a few minutes.
  • Add the olive oil, wait about 10 seconds, then swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the onions, saute` for 5 minutes, then stir in the salt and the cauliflower.
  • Saute` over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
  • Transfer this mixture to the prepared pan.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the eggs, milk, flour, and cheese in a blender.
  • Whip into a smooth batter and pour it over the cauliflower mixture in the pan.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
  • Serve hot or warm, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 348.7, Sodium 382.2, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 18

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
  • Grate the cauliflower finely: This will help the cauliflower to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will give the puffs a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all good choices.
  • Add some herbs and spices: This will help to enhance the flavor of the puffs. Garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika are all good options.
  • Don't overcook the puffs: They should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside.

Conclusion:

Cheesy cauliflower puffs are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy snack, give cheesy cauliflower puffs a try!

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