Cauliflower with cheese

Discover a delicious Cauliflower with Cheese recipe featuring tender cauliflower florets, savory grated parmesan, and creamy cheddar. A quick and easy dish perfect for a comforting side or a light meal. Ready in just minutes, this flavorful blend is sure to become a family favorite!

  • 08 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 105 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 3 Ingredients

Cauliflower  with cheese

Cauliflower with cheese is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the wholesome goodness of cauliflower with the rich, savory flavors of parmesan and cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting side dish or a simple main course, this recipe is sure to please both vegetarians and cheese lovers alike. In just a few steps, you can transform a humble cauliflower into a cheesy, crave-worthy dish.

Ingredients:

1 cauliflower
900g
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
20g
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
33g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cauliflower:
- Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, and then cut it into florets. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain.
2. Cook the Cauliflower:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Be careful not to overcook; the cauliflower should be tender but still hold its shape.
- Drain the cauliflower and set aside.
3. Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
While the cauliflower is cooking, you can grate the Parmesan and cheddar cheese if not already grated. Set aside.
4. Combine and Melt the Cheese:
- Place the drained cauliflower into an oven-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the cauliflower.
- Follow with the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it's spread evenly on top.
5. Melt the Cheese in the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the oven is heated, place the baking dish in the oven.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and begins to turn golden brown.
6. Serve:
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips:

- Choose fresh cauliflower: Select a firm, white cauliflower head with no brown spots or blemishes for the best results.

- Grate your own cheese: Using freshly grated cheese melts better and offers a more intense flavor compared to pre-grated varieties.

- Steam or blanch the cauliflower: Cooking the cauliflower briefly before adding the cheese helps retain its crunch while ensuring it's tender enough to absorb the cheesy goodness.

- Combine cheeses for depth: Using a mix of parmesan and cheddar cheese creates a more complex flavor profile that enhances the dish.

- Broil for a crispy crust: Place the cauliflower under the broiler for a few minutes after adding the cheese to achieve a bubbly and golden-brown crust.

Cooking cauliflower with cheese is a straightforward process that results in a delicious, cheesy, and nutritious dish. Whether you are looking for a quick side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course, this recipe is sure to impress. By following these easy steps, you'll create a meal that is both scrumptious and full of flavor, guaranteed to become a favorite in your household.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size120 grams
Energy
Calories 54kcal3%
Protein
Protein 3.86g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2.25g6%
Sugar 2.16g2%
Fat
Fat 2.42g3%
Saturated 1.33g4%
Cholesterol 6mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 50mg9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg7%
Vitamin B3 0.57mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg12%
Vitamin B9 63ug16%
Vitamin B12 0.08ug3%
Vitamin C 55mg60%
Vitamin E 0.13mg1%
Vitamin K 18ug15%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 80mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.05mg5%
Iron, Fe 0.49mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 18mg4%
Phosphorus, P 88mg7%
Potassium, K 340mg10%
Selenium, Se 2.72ug5%
Sodium, Na 100mg7%
Zinc, Zn 0.56mg5%
Water
Water 110g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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