Best 9 Easy Creamed Cauliflower Recipes

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Do you love the creamy texture and rich flavor of creamed cauliflower? If so, this ultimate guide to the best creamed cauliflower recipes has everything you need to make this classic dish. From classic creamed cauliflower recipes made with fresh cauliflower, butter, and milk to variations featuring cheese, bacon, and herbs, this comprehensive collection offers a variety of options to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you'll find the perfect creamed cauliflower recipe here. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this comforting and delicious dish!

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

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.

EASY CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe is quick and easy, and calls for ingredients that are probably on hand. A crowd pleaser!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Cook and stir cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat until heated through, about 10 minutes. Place cauliflower on a large plate and pour sauce over before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 855 mg, Sugar 4.5 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

EASY CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



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This creamed cauliflower is made with a basic seasoned white sauce. Jazz it up with some cheese, fresh herbs, or a buttery breadcrumb topping.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (or two 10-ounce packages frozen cauliflower florets)
1/4 teaspoon of salt (plus more, to taste)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Dash ground black pepper
Optional: dash cayenne pepper
Optional: dash of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  • Add water to a large saucepan to a depth of about 2 inches. Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to a steamer basket and place the basket in the pan. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
  • Drain the cauliflower and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a small (1-quart) saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk the flour into the butter until smooth and well blended. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the milk and continue cooking until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne or nutmeg (if using), and then pour over hot drained cauliflower. Gently mix to coat the florets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

QUICK CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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Make and share this Quick Creamed Cauliflower recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) package frozen cauliflower
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons wondra instant flour, blend
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower and chicken broth in saucepan.
  • Simmer covered 10 to 12 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
  • Combine milk and flour; mix well.
  • Stir into saucepan; cook and stir until sauce simmers and bubbles.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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.

EASY CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Warm, comfort food, can be started on the stove then left in a crock pot. Great for winter pot lucks. Serve with bread or Crown Pilot crackers.

Provided by Jessica Costello

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 pot

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cauliflower florets
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock (can use vegetable if preferred)
1 cup milk (or half & half or cream, whatever works for you)
3 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs

Steps:

  • In large pot melt butter.
  • Saute onion until tender on medium heat.
  • Add cauliflower florets. Saute califlower and onion for about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over butter and veggie mixture.
  • Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add stock.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
  • Add milk and cream cheese.
  • Stir for about 10 minutes until combined and thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.1, Fat 62.2, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 170.7, Sodium 1343, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 18.8, Protein 31.2

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 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, use a head of cauliflower that is fresh and firm. Avoid any heads that have brown spots or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets: This will help them cook evenly. You can use a sharp knife or a food processor to cut the cauliflower into florets.
  • Steam the cauliflower until tender: Steaming is a gentle cooking method that will help preserve the cauliflower's nutrients and flavor. You can steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, or you can use a microwave steamer.
  • Make a creamy sauce: The creamy sauce is what makes this dish so delicious. You can use a variety of ingredients to make the sauce, such as milk, cream, cheese, butter, and flour. You can also add herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the creamed cauliflower immediately: This dish is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Creamed cauliflower 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. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give creamed cauliflower a try. You won't be disappointed.

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