Baked Whole Cauliflower Recipes

BAKED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter and oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cauliflower, salt, pepper and nutmeg; saute for 2 minutes., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Clean cauliflower, and trim off leaves and any brown spots. Place the whole head of cauliflower into a steamer basket, place the basket in a large pot, and add one inch of water. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted margarine. Season with garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and mix well. Place the head of cauliflower into a baking dish, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat the softened butter with the grated garlic, chopped thyme and rosemary in a bowl.
• Lay a large sheet of foil on a baking tray and put the cauliflower in the middle. Spread the butter all over it. Draw up the sides of the foil to make a parcel . Put in the oven for 1 hr 20 mins-1 hr 30 mins. When cooked, carve wedges of garlicky roasted cauliflower - it's great as a side with a Sunday roast.

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Remove leaves and a little of the cauliflower stem so it will stay together but sit flat when upright.
• Place cauliflower, upside-down, into a large pot; cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until cauliflower stems are tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove from the heat and carefully remove cauliflower with a large slotted spoon. Place right-side up in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and spread condensed soup all over the entire head. Top with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

WHOLE BAKED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Pull any large leaves off the cauliflower, but leave any smaller ones attached. Carefully lower the cauliflower into the water and boil for 15 mins, then drain and set aside.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Melt the butter in a medium pan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and paprika, and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk until smooth, then mix in the mustard. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to the boil, whisking continuously. Add two-thirds of the cheese and whisk until the cheese has melted. Season to taste.
• Put the cauliflower in the middle of a deep baking dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 mins until golden brown and bubbling. Scatter with the chives before serving.