Horseradish Cauliflower Quickie Microwave Side Dish Recipes

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with paper towels. Cook in the microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the microwave, drain any liquid, and stir cauliflower. Return to the microwave and cook until soft, 5 to 6 more minutes.
• Spray cauliflower with butter-flavored cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; stir to combine.
• Microwave until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

HORSERADISH CAULIFLOWER, QUICKIE MICROWAVE SIDE-DISH

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower stem side down on a large dinner plate (or a similar large casserole dish) Cover with Saran Wrap, or plastic wrap.
• Microwave 7 to 11 minutes, until fork tender.
• Set aside.
• Mix cheese, mayo and horseradish in a small bowl.
• Unwrap cauliflower and spread the mayo/cheese mix evenly over it.
• Microwave again for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Let stand for a minute or two, no burns please!

CAULIFLOWER AND HORSERADISH GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes.
• Transfer to 13x9x2"-inch glass baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
• Gradually whisk in half and half.
• Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
• Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar.
• Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat.
• Sprinkle cheese over.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
• Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish.
• Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes.
• Sprinkle over cauliflower.
• Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER AND HORSERADISH GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes. Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in half and half. Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes. Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat. Sprinkle cheese over. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish. Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes. Sprinkle over cauliflower.
• Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a 5-quart wide heavy pot. Steam cauliflower in a steamer rack set over boiling water in pot, covered, until just tender, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Serve cauliflower topped with sauce.