Best 9 Creamed Baked Cauliflower Recipes

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Creamed baked cauliflower is a flavorful and versatile dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is a delightful side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses, or it can be served as a vegetarian main course. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender cauliflower florets, creamed baked cauliflower is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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CREAMY BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Think of this as a creamier, richer take on traditional family bake, cauliflower cheese

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Side dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

500ml whole milk
2 small onions , 1 quartered, 1 finely chopped
1 blade mace
4 bay leaves (fresh if you have), scrunched in your hand
1kg cauliflower , broken into large florets
85g butter , plus a knob
85g plain flour
grating of nutmeg
50g coarse breadcrumb (dried or stale)

Steps:

  • Put the milk, quartered onion, mace and bay leaves in a pan, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, set aside for 1 hr to infuse, then strain.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Tip in the cauliflower and cook for 5 mins until just tender. Drain and set aside, uncovered, in a colander to steam-dry.
  • Put the pan back on the heat, then add the knob of butter and the chopped onion. Gently soften onion for 10 mins until really soft but not coloured.
  • In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour to form a paste. Cook for 2 mins, then gradually stir in the strained milk to form a smooth sauce. Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and smooth. Stir in the softened onion and season well with salt and nutmeg.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the cauliflower into an ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. Can be covered and chilled for up to 2 days at this stage or frozen. Scatter the cauliflower with the breadcrumbs, then bake for 30 mins until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.38 milligram of sodium

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a saucepan; add 1 in of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Grease the bottom and sides of a 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Add cauliflower. Pour cream over top. Dot with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and bread crumbs., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMED BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Creamed cauliflower has been a favorite at our table for generations. The crispy baked top gives this easy dish a very nice look and taste!

Provided by BUNKYDARL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash salt
1 cup milk
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour and bring to a boil. Add pepper and salt as mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add milk and stir; return to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, 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, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased baking dish. Pour sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and lay butter slices over bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 565.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe has been in my family for years. It's delicious and easy to make. Sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish if you like.

Provided by hillary625

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup cold water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put cauliflower into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover with water and bring to boiling. Cook cauliflower until just tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook or the final product will be mushy. Drain water. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the saucepan with the cauliflower. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often to prevent milk from scalding, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch has dissolved. Add to boiling milk-cauliflower mixture. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CREAMY BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe was printed on the back of a packet of Continental cream of chicken soup. I have type the recipe as per the packet but when I first made the recipe I substituted half the cauliflower with other veges like asparagus and carrot. There is nothing stopping you from using any veggie you wish. Hubby thought it was a recipezaar recipe and rated it five!

Provided by Tazibarn

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cauliflower florets
1 (45 g) packet continental cream of chicken soup mix
1 cup reduced-fat milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup grated reduced-fat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower and place in oven proof dish.
  • Place soup mix, milk and water into a saucepan and stir until boiling.
  • Pour over cauliflower.
  • Sprinkle with combined breadcrumbs and cheese.
  • Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 697.3, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 6.6

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



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The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion on who would be the lucky one to take home the leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 5-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMY BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Get out the casserole dish for our Creamy Baked Cauliflower recipe. The family will love this cheesy baked cauliflower with sweet corn and garlic dish. Creamy Baked Cauliflower is a great side dish for special occasions, but it's also perfect for making any occasion special.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups small cauliflower florets
1 cup frozen corn
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 red pepper, finely chopped
20 round buttery crackers, coarsely crushed
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Cook cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender, adding corn to the boiling water for the last minute. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • Mix cream cheese, milk, Parmesan and garlic powder until blended. Place cauliflower mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Add peppers and cream cheese mixture; stir until vegetables are evenly coated with sauce, adding reserved cooking water if necessary for desired consistency.
  • Mix cracker crumbs, shredded cheese and parsley; sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until vegetable mixture is heated through and topping is lightly browned, uncovering for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

ROASTED CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



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Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1⁄ 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fine sea salt and ground white pepper
2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon roasted garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into small florets (you'll end up with about 5 cups). In a medium bowl, toss half of the cauliflower with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until coated. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Place the remaining florets in a medium saucepan with the half-and-half, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer over medium heat until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Place the simmered cauliflower and garlic in a blender. Process into a very smooth puree, adding just enough of the reserved cooking liquid. Transfer to a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Chop the roasted cauliflower and fold it into the puree. Adjust the seasonings and keep warm over low heat until ready to use, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI BAKE



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Instead of cauliflower cheese, try this alternative with broccoli, crème frâiche, mustard, white wine and nutmeg

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head of cauliflower , broken into florets
1 vegetable stock cube
1 large head broccoli , broken into florets
200g tub crème fraîche
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
splash of white wine (if you have some)
generous grating nutmeg
2 slices stale bread , whizzed into crumbs

Steps:

  • Cover the cauliflower in cold water, add the stock cube, then bring up to the boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 1 min, then drain (reserving some of the stock) and allow to steam-dry for 1-2 mins. (The veg shouldn't be tender.)
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together the crème fraîche, mustard, wine (if using), nutmeg and some seasoning. Add the veg and mix well. Tip into an ovenproof dish, scatter with the breadcrumbs and bake for 30 mins until golden and crisp on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: A head of cauliflower that is about 2 pounds and has a tight, compact head will yield the best results.
  • Trim the cauliflower correctly: Remove the leaves and the tough outer core of the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets.
  • Blanch the cauliflower: Blanching the cauliflower helps to tenderize it and remove any bitterness. To blanch the cauliflower, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the cauliflower and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a good quality cheese and cream. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as garlic, onions, or herbs.
  • Bake the casserole until golden brown: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the cauliflower is tender.

Conclusion:

Creamed baked cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender-crisp cauliflower, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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