Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Recipes

LOADED GRILLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove and discard leaves from each cauliflower head, then trim stem so that the cauliflower can lie flat on cutting board. (Leave the core intact!)
• Cut each cauliflower into thick "steaks" about 3/4" thick. Reserve any loose florets to cook with the steaks. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Brush one side of each steak with olive oil mixture and place the brushed side down on the grill. Brush the top sides with olive oil mixture and cook until tender and both sides are charred in spots, about 8 minutes per side. Top each cauliflower with cheese and cook until melty.
• Toss any extra florets in the olive oil mixture and grill, turning often, until charred and tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drizzle cauliflower with ranch dressing, then sprinkle cooked bacon and chives on top.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Sprinkle cauliflower slices on both sides with olive oil, brown sugar, and seasoned salt.
• Cook cauliflower on the grill until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a grill-safe pan with a lid, cover, and continue cooking on grill until tender, about 20 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees.
• Add the cauliflower rice to a large microwave safe. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 6-8 minutes. Stir every two minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through.
• When cool enough to handle, place the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and wring out the excess liquid.
• To a bowl add the cooked cauliflower rice, eggs and grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Lightly spray a parchment paper lined sheet tray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Divide the cauliflower mixture in 4. Using your hands press and shape the mixture to resemble a slice of bread. Repeat process until you have 4 slices of bread.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on to two pieces of the cauliflower.
• Using a spatula, carefully place a piece of cauliflower bread on top of each sandwich. Place back in oven and cook until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Remove the tough bottom leaves from each cauliflower, taking care not to remove the stem. Place the cauliflower heads onto a cutting board with the stem side facing upwards; cut vertically on both sides of the stem to remove the loose florets. Reserve florets for another use.
• Cut each cauliflower vertically through the stem into 2 even "steaks", 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Remove any remaining small leaves from each steak. Place the 4 steaks on a baking sheet.
• Brush one side of the steaks with some of the oil mixture. Place steaks on the grill, oiled side down; grill for 5 minutes. Brush more oil mixture on top of the steaks and gently flip over; grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with any remaining oil and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER BREAD GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Add cauliflower florets to a food processor and blend until it reaches a rice consistency.
• Transfer cauliflower rice to a microwave safe bowl and microwave 5 minutes at a time 4 times, stirring in between. This will help to draw out the moisture. Allow the microwaved rice to cool for about 30 minutes, until cool to the touch.
• Combine cauliflower rice with egg, parmesan and garlic powder.
• Divide mixture into 4 portions.
• Flatten out each portion into a ¼-1/2" square "bread" shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Bake at 450 Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing pieces from the pan.
• Use a spatula to remove the cauliflower bread and assemble sandwiches. Place 1-2 slices of cheese in between two slices of cauliflower bread.
• Place in a toaster oven for 5-10 minutes on broil until the cheese is melted and bread is toasty.
• Enjoy!