Puffed Cauliflower Cheese Recipes

CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE PUFF

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash the cauliflower and break it into florets.
• Place in a 2-quart pot with 1 inch of boiled water and cook until soft, about 10-15 minutes.
• Remove cauliflower with the slotted spoon to a large bowl and mash.
• Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
• Combine 2 ounces of cheese, bread, mustard, mayonnaise, eggs, salt and pepper with the cauliflower.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Top with remaining 1 ounce of grated cheese and place under the broiler until browned.

PUFFED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash cauliflower; remove stalk end.
• Cut into quarters; remove hard stalk.
• Divide into florets; cook in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
• Heat butter in pan.
• Add flour; stir over low heat 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add milk gradually; stir until smooth.
• Return to heat; stir until boiling.
• Add salt, pepper and most of bread crumbs.
• Stir in egg yolks, cheese and cauliflower; adjust seasonings to taste.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into mixture.
• Put into greased ovenproof dish; sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
• Bake in preheated 400 degree oven about 30 minutes, until well risen and brown.

CHEDDAR CHEESE-STUFFED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
• In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
• Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER PUFF RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut cream cheese into cubes; place in medium bowl to soften. 2. Microwave cauliflower following package instructions. Let cauliflower stand 3-4 minutes to cool, then chop coarsely. 3. Shred Cheddar cheese and combine with cream cheese. Stir in biscuit mix and ricotta cheese until blended and smooth. 4. Stir in cauliflower, eggs, milk, onions, and salt until well blended. Coat 2-quart baking dish with spray; transfer mixture into dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Serve

PUFFED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the cauliflower florets in a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small pan. Stir in the flour, and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in most of the bread crumbs. Remove from the heat, and stir in the egg yolks, cheese, and finally cauliflower.
• Whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until stiff. Fold the cauliflower mixture into the egg whites. Transfer to a ceramic or glass 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden.

PUFFED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the cauliflower florets in a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a small pan. Stir in the flour, and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in most of the bread crumbs. Remove from the heat, and stir in the egg yolks, cheese, and finally cauliflower.
• Whip the egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until stiff. Fold the cauliflower mixture into the egg whites. Transfer to a ceramic or glass 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden.