Best 8 Zippy Cheese Cauliflower Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the cheesy goodness of your favorite mac and cheese with the health benefits of cauliflower? Look no further than Zippy Cheese Cauliflower! This innovative recipe transforms ordinary cauliflower into a culinary masterpiece, creating a dish that is both flavorful and guilt-free. With a crispy golden-brown crust and a velvety smooth cheese sauce, Zippy Cheese Cauliflower is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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

CRISPY CHEESE CAULIFLOWER



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The original of this tempting recipe came from Jean Carper's 'EatSmart' column in the 9-11 Feb 2007 issue of the USA Weekend paper.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil, spray
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parsley, finel chopped
1 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Spray cookie sheet with olive oil.
  • In a shallow dish, combine cheese, cumin, cayenne, salt & pepper.
  • Dredge cauliflower pieces in egg, then in cheese mix.
  • Put on cookie sheet, & spray with oil.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Remove to serving plate, & sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 314.9, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8

ZIPPY CHEESE CAULIFLOWER



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My university roommate thought I was insane when I told her this was my favourite way to eat cauliflower, but she tried it and started making it this way herself, too. Quantities of everything (including the cauliflower itself) are all sort of approximate, and can be varied to suit your taste/appetite.

Provided by Kingshearte

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Miracle Whip or whatever works fine too, if you prefer)
2 tablespoons mustard
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower until just slightly underdone.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, mix the mayonnaise and mustard together.
  • When the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish and spread the mustard-mayonnaise over it.
  • Cover with cheese.
  • Microwave for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  • Or, if whatever else you're cooking isn't done yet, you can just cover the cauliflower and lets its heat melt the cheese until you're ready to serve.

EASY CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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Make this cheesy cauliflower side dish just once and the kids will be asking for more veggies! Easy Cheesy Cauliflower is ready in 22 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 22m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head cauliflower
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into 8 to 12 large pieces, discarding core; place in microwaveable casserole dish. Add water; cover. Microwave on HIGH 10 min.; drain. Return cauliflower to casserole dish.
  • Mix mayo and mustard. Spread over cauliflower; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 3 g

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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A can of cheese soup gives me a head start on this dish. It takes 10 minutes to fix and disappears as soon as I serve it.-Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium head cauliflower (1-1/2 pounds)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Break cauliflower into florets or leave whole; place in Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add 1 in. of water. Cover and steam until tender, 7-10 minutes for florets or 15-20 minutes for the whole head. Meanwhile, heat soup and salt; serve over cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER



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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

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
3 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
1 egg
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pinch ground paprika

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

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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A classic heartwarming English dish served as a side for 4 or main with potatoes or bread for 2.

Provided by ButtercupBento

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 ½ ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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 the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
  • Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CAULIFLOWER GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, eggs, vegetarian parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, cheese, additional topping

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
½ cup vegetarian parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
cheese, of your choice
additional topping, of your choice

Steps:

  • Grate a cauliflower over a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the grated cauliflower and mix evenly. Leave to sit for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the cauliflower into a clean kitchen towel and wring the water out.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, and remaining ingredients, (except your cheese and toppings) stir until well mixed.
  • Using a spoon transfer two hearty scoops of mixture to form each "bread slice" onto a skillet on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, each side.
  • Add your cheese and any other toppings, allow a couple minutes for cheese to melt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SPECIAL CAULIFLOWER SIDE DISH



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This is my favorite way to prepare cauliflower. The topping adds color and enhances the flavor with a little zip. -Rita Reinke, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and garlic powder., Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish; top with yogurt mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispy cauliflower crust, use a food processor to grate the cauliflower into small florets. You do not need to cook it before making this recipe.
  • Be sure to press the cauliflower florets dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels before adding them to the cheese mixture. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful crust. For best result, it is recommended to use a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you do not have a pizza stone, you can bake the cauliflower crust on a greased baking sheet. Just be sure to preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking.
  • Top the cauliflower crust with your favorite pizza toppings. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Be sure to allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the crust from breaking.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower crust pizza is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza crust. It is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you are looking for a low-carb, gluten-free, or just a healthier option, cauliflower crust pizza is a great choice. So next time you are in the mood for pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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