Cheesy Fancy Cauliflower Bake Recipes

EASY CHEESY LOADED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a small 1.5 quart (1.4 L) casserole dish in a single layer. (Line the pan unless it's glass or stoneware. If there's too much cauliflower to fit in a single layer, roast on a larger baking sheet instead.) Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in the same bowl, whisk together the sour cream and heavy cream, until smooth. Stir in the minced garlic, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon bits, and half of the green onions. If desired, season sauce with sea salt and black pepper. (Don't oversalt - it will get more salty as the cheese melts later.)
• When the cauliflower is done roasting, take it out and leave the oven on. Add the cauliflower to the bowl and mix with the sauce.
• Return the cauliflower mixture to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits.
• Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese melts. Top with remaining green onions.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º
• Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Steam in a steamer or microwave until slightly tender (about 5 minutes).
• If necessary, drain and allow to dry before using. Add to an 8x8 baking dish and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan melt the butter and then mix in the flour to form a paste.
• While mixing constantly, slowly pour in the milk until smooth.
• Mix in the salt, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
• Mix in 1 cup of cheddar until melted.
• Mix in the pepper.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed cauliflower in the pan.
• Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar
• Bake until cheese is melty and deeply golden, 30 minutes.

BAKED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

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.

CHEESY BAKED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam whole head of cauliflower for 30 minutes. Drain and place on a pie plate.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread the mixture over cauliflower and dot with pats of butter. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is brown.

CHEESY FANCY CAULIFLOWER BAKE

Steps:

• Prepare the cauliflower by steaming it for about 10 minutes until it's slightly tender, but not squashy. You can either cut it into pieces or leave it whole as you desire. Whole makes a dramatic presentation, cut is good for easy serving.
• While the cauliflower is cooking, crush the crackers and put into a bowl with the softened margarine. Stir with a fork until it all goes together and the crackers are coated, set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the miracle whip, salt, pepper, mustard,and milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a wire whisk. Boil for one minute, then add the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Put the cauliflower in a 9x13 baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle the cracker/butter mixture over the top, and then place the pan in the oven broiler for a few minutes until the topping is browned. Do not step away from the oven because this browns very quickly!