Creamy Cheese Cauliflower Recipes Recipe Cards

CAULIFLOWER WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Core the cauliflower. 2. Break the head into florets. 3. Put the cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with water. 4. Bring to a boil. 5. Turn down the temperature to medium high and cook for 15 minutes or until a fork pierces the florets easily. 6. Drain the cauliflower and return to the hot pan immediately. 7. Spoon in the cream cheese and stir to blend. The cauliflower will break up into small pieces which is what we want. The cream cheese will also melt into the cauliflower. 8. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. 9. Ready to serve. Notes TO FREEZE: Let cool to room temperature. Pack in rigid sided containers. TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING: Remove from the freezer and put in the refrigerator overnight for about 6 to 8 hours. The night of serving - Zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes stirring after one minute. or Heat through in a saucepan and serve.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• 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 the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
• Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

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.

THREE-CHEESE CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 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 fork-tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and milk together in a bowl. Stir in Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses.
• Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl.
• Transfer steamed cauliflower to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Add cheese-milk mixture and stir. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower and break into florets.
• Boil the florets in salted water until tender. Drain well.
• In the food processor put the butter, cream cheese, milk and black pepper. Put the hot cauliflower on top. Puree.
• Check to see if you need more milk.
• Check for salt.
• Put the mixture into a serving bowl. The cauliflower will look just like mashed potatoes.
• You can garnish this with fresh chives if desired to add some color.
• Variations: Add a little Parmesan cheese with the cream cheese.