Best 7 Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Recipes

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When it comes to easy and flavorful side dishes, nothing beats a slow cooker whole cauliflower. This simple yet delicious dish is a great way to add a healthy and hearty vegetable to your next meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tender, juicy, and flavorful cauliflower that will be the star of the show. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish for a family dinner, a vegetarian main course, or a flavorful addition to your next potluck, this recipe for slow cooker whole cauliflower is sure to please everyone at the table.

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SLOW COOKER CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Slow Cooker Cauliflower Casserole image

We love cauliflower, eat it raw as a snack, roast or steam it, mash it for a potato replacement, add it to a salad, but enjoying it as a creamy casserole with layers of interesting flavor is a great way to brighten up the dinner table.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 serving olive oil cooking spray
1 link sweet apple chicken sausage (such as Trader Joes®), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
6 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and add sausage. Cook over medium heat until sausage are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the prepared slow cooker. Add cauliflower, cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on Low until cauliflower is fork tender, about 2 hours. Stir in pepper Jack cheese and cook for 30 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble once cool enough to handle. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over finished casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 858.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SLOW-COOKER WHOLE CAULIFLOWER



Slow-Cooker Whole Cauliflower image

A delicious and easy recipe from cooktopstove.com. Can be either a side dish or a vegetarian main course. I'd advise leaving out the salt; the Parmesan is plenty salty already!

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cauliflower
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sage, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (the powdered kind)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • If cauliflower has greens still attached to the bottom, leave them on. Place whole cauliflower in the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix together garlic, butter, sage and lemon zest. Pour butter mixture over cauliflower. Use your fingers to rub into the surface.
  • Evenly sprinkle with the salt and pepper, followed by the powdered Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour the lemon juice around the cauliflower in the slow cooker (not on top of the cauliflower).
  • Cook on low for 5 hours, or on high for 3 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Gently remove the cauliflower from the slow cooker. Add parsley to the slow cooker and mix with the liquid from cooking.
  • Slice the cauliflower and pour the sauce (cooking liquid with parsley) over the top. Serve with grilled chicken or fish, or let it stand alone and shine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 1325.1, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.8

SLOW-COOKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow cooker. After searching for a recipe, I ended up writing my own. My dish turned out better than I could have hoped! -Heather Corson, Casper, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets (about 18 cups)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cauliflower, soup and cheese. Cook, covered, on low for 5-6 hours or until cauliflower is tender. Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper., In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle over cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Slow-cooked cheesy Buffalo cauliflower that doesn't overpower in heat and pairs nicely with most all meat. I like to transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and crisp it up under the oven broiler for a few minutes, but it's not necessary.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into large pieces
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
¼ cup ranch salad dressing
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower florets and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker in an even layer. Top with cream cheese.
  • Whisk Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing together in a bowl. Stir in mozzarella cheese and pour mixture over the cauliflower. Cook on Low for 3 hours, stirring every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 913.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY



Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, tahini, olive oil, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, pita, tzatziki sauce, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower
½ cup tahini
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
3 cloves garlic, sliced
pita, to serve
tzatziki sauce, to serve
fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prep cauliflower by removing leaves and stem with a knife, then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic.
  • Pour tahini mixture over cauliflower, using your hands to make sure entire head is covered.
  • Bake cauliflower for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Make a tent with aluminum foil and cover halfway through.
  • Cut cauliflower into pieces and then separate florets.
  • Serve on warm pita with tzatziki sauce and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CROCK POT GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER (SLOW COOKER)



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Make and share this Crock Pot Golden Cauliflower (Slow Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower (thawed)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in crock pot and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour soup on top and sprinkle with bacon.
  • Cook on high for an hour and a half.
  • If cauliflower is frozen cook for two hours on high.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 792.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8.7

SLOW COOKER CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
1/4 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Chop your cauliflower into florets and place in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Pour water over cauliflower.
  • Spoon the cream of chicken soup over the cauliflower. Do not dilute the soup.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the soup.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until cauliflower is fork tender.
  • At the end of the cook time, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the bread crumbs and cook until golden brown; set aside.
  • Add sour cream, salt, and pepper into the cooked cauliflower; mix well.
  • Sprinkle cooked bread crumbs on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2340 kcal, Fat 168 g, SaturatedFat 108 g, Cholesterol 488 mg, Sodium 4714 mg, Carbohydrate 122 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 81 mg

Tips:

  • Choose a cauliflower that is firm and has tightly packed florets.
  • Trim the cauliflower, removing any leaves and excess stem.
  • Rinse the cauliflower thoroughly under cold water.
  • Pat the cauliflower dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the cauliflower head in a criss-cross pattern. This will help the sauce penetrate the cauliflower and cook it more evenly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Place the cauliflower in the slow cooker. Add the broth, water, and lemon slices.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Drizzle with additional olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped parsley, if desired.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker whole cauliflower is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and can be served with a variety of main courses. Next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give slow cooker whole cauliflower a try. You won't be disappointed!

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