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 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:
Instructions:
- Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, and then cut it into florets. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain.
- 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.
While the cauliflower is cooking, you can grate the Parmesan and cheddar cheese if not already grated. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Size | 120 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 54kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.86g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 6g | 2% |
| Fiber 2.25g | 6% |
| Sugar 2.16g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 2.42g | 3% |
| Saturated 1.33g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 18ug | 2% |
| Choline 50mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 0.57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B9 63ug | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 0.08ug | 3% |
| Vitamin C 55mg | 60% |
| Vitamin E 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 18ug | 15% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 80mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.05mg | 5% |
| Iron, Fe 0.49mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg 18mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus, P 88mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 340mg | 10% |
| Selenium, Se 2.72ug | 5% |
| Sodium, Na 100mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.56mg | 5% |
| 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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