Cheesycauliflowersoupwithroastedcashewnuts Recipes

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 CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
• Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, corn flakes, bell peppers, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the cauliflower, and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top of the dish.
• Bake uncovered until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and set aside. Pour off the grease and return the pot to the stove.
• Add the onions to the pot and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, sprinkle with the Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
• Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture slightly, or all the way if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender; just don't fill too full.)
• In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to form a paste. Pour in the milk, then continue cooking until it thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half.
• Pour the white sauce into the soup. Turn the heat to medium high and bring back to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stirring in the cheese and sour cream until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the parsley.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with a little extra cheese, a sprinkle of bacon and a sprinkle of parsley.

LOADED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• 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, and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool 10 minutes.
• Combine mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 the bacon bits, and chives in a large bowl. Add cauliflower; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon bits and Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just tender.
• While it is steaming, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and garlic powder (if using).
• Add the flour and mix until smooth and thickened.
• Mix in the milk a bit at a time stirring each time until smooth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy (this takes awhile).
• Add 1 cup cheese cheese and stir until melted.
• Remove sauce from heat and salt and pepper the sauce to taste.
• Spread the cauliflower in a 9 x 13 pan (or casserole dish).
• Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower and then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese (if desired).
• Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a deep microwave safe dish that has a lid or can be covered with plastic wrap.
• Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, Nature's Seasons, and 1 cup of cheese.
• Spread over cauliflower, covering completely. Use it all.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Cover and microwave on 50% power for 10 minutes.
• At this point you can top it with seasoned bread crumbs, if you choose.
• Then microwave on high for about 5 minutes.
• Let sit in microwave, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Carefully remove the lid or plastic wrap (hot steam will escape). And serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed bakingsheet, toss cauliflower with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 20minutes, tossing halfway through. Pushcauliflower to center of sheet and top with grated cheddar. Return to oven and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Toss again before serving.

CHEESY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Combine first 5 ingredients; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 40 min., stirring after 20 min.
• Add sour cream to vegetable mixture; mix well. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine cauliflower, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese and stir to coat. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place trimmed head of cauliflower in microwave dish with 1 tbsp water. Cover and Microwave on high approximately 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, mix mayo and mustards in separate bowl until it suits your taste.
• When cauliflower is done, spread mayo/mustard mixture all over the top so it covers most of the cauliflower.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and microwave approximately 1 minute more, or until cheese melts.
• ENJOY!
• This also works well with a bag of frozen cauliflower -- Just mix the mayo/mustard with the COOKED/DRAINED cauliflower, sprinkle with cheese and microwave 1 minute more.

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

EASY OVEN-ROASTED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Toss cauliflower with dressing; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROASTED CASHEW NUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large lidded saucepan and brown the chopped cashew nuts for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the onion, garlic and potato, cover and sweat for 10 mins, shaking the pan occasionally.
• Add the cauliflower and stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins or until the cauliflower is tender.
• remove from heat and blend in the cheese, allow to cool slightly.
• Blend half of the mixture and then stir this through the rest of the soup so that you can actually see pieces of cauliflower and nut.
• reheat very gently without boiling so as not to toughen the cheese.
• check seasoning.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER

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.