Best 8 Quick Creamed Cauliflower Recipes

EASY CREAMED CAULIFLOWER

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.

EASY CREAMY CAULIFLOWER

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.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover cauliflower with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until cauliflower is tender 10-12 minutes; drain and return to pan., Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Immediately remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer; discard peppercorns, garlic and bay leaf., Add cream mixture to cauliflower. Mash to reach desired consistency.

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER

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.

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER

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.

QUICK CREAMED CAULIFLOWER

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.

QUICK CREAMED CAULIFLOWER

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, pepper, and paprika, if desired.

ROASTED CREAMY CAULIFLOWER

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.