When seeking a satisfying appetizer or side dish, cheesy cauliflower toasts emerge as a delectable option, tantalizing taste buds with their crispy texture and cheesy indulgence. These toasted delights offer a creative and healthy twist on traditional bread-based toasts, featuring cauliflower as the star ingredient. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also pack a nutritious punch, providing an array of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Whether you prefer a classic cheese blend or desire to explore unique flavor combinations, cheesy cauliflower toasts promise a culinary journey that caters to diverse palates.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER TOASTS
Trust Ina Garten to take two big food trends - cauliflower and toast - and combine them into something completely fresh. This recipe, adapted from her 2018 cookbook, "Cook Like a Pro," is a bit like an open-face grilled cheese sandwich with a nutty layer of roasted cauliflower, and spiked with nutmeg and paprika. We made it vegetarian by leaving out the prosciutto, and also lightened up on the cheese. It makes a vegetarian dinner with soup and salad, or a good snack with drinks.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, finger foods, sandwiches, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into 1/2-inch clusters. Transfer to a sheet pan and toss with the oil, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread florets out into a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir ricotta or mascarpone in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Mix in Gruyère, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside. In a toaster, toast the bread until golden.
- When cauliflower is done, remove from the sheet pan and set aside to cool. Line the pan with foil and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.
- Arrange the toasts on the lined sheet pan. Stir the cauliflower into the ricotta mixture, then divide among the toasts, spreading to the edges. Dust with Parmesan and paprika. (Recipe can be made up to this point and held at room temperature for up to 2 hours.)
- Bake until toast edges and topping are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. (If desired, broil 2 to 3 minutes to brown and melt the top.) Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with herbs, if using, then cut into halves or quarters and serve immediately.
CAULIFLOWER TOASTS
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Turn the cauliflower upside down on a cutting board. Cut off and discard most but not all of the stems, then cut the florets into small, 1/2-inch clusters. Place the florets on a sheet pan, toss them with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and spread them out in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing two or three times, until the florets are tender and randomly browned. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Set the oven to broil and arrange a rack 6 inches below the heat.
- Transfer the florets to a large mixing bowl and add the mascarpone, stirring to coat the florets evenly. Stir in the Gruyere, prosciutto, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly browned, and place in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with foil. Mound the cauliflower mixture evenly on each toast and dust with paprika. Broil the toasts for 2 to 4 minutes, until browned and bubbling. (Watch them carefully!) Transfer to plates and sprinkle with Parmesan, the chives, and sea salt. Serve hot.
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS
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
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
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for heads of cauliflower that are firm and white, with no signs of bruising or wilting.
- Prepare the cauliflower correctly: Cut the cauliflower into florets and then steam or roast them until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for cauliflower toasts. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to get creative with your cauliflower toasts. Try different combinations of toppings and flavors until you find one that you love.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower toasts are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for something to munch on, give cauliflower toasts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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