Best Cauliflower Kugel Recipes

CAULIFLOWER-LEEK KUGEL WITH ALMOND-HERB CRUST

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl and mash coarsely with potato masher.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender and just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add leek mixture to cauliflower. Mix in matzo meal. Beat eggs, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon dill, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend; stir into cauliflower mixture.
• Brush 11x7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly in prepared dish. Mix almonds, remaining 7 tablespoons parsley, 7 tablespoons dill, and 2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl to blend. Sprinkle evenly over kugel. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake kugel uncovered until set in center and beginning to brown on top, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER DILL KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup parsley, shredded cheese, 3 tablespoons dill, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and shallots. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In the same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder and the remaining parsley, dill, lemon zest and salt. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture., Bake, uncovered, until set, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

CAULIFLOWER KUGEL

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in microwave or steam.
• Either buy the cut/chopped cauliflower or cut it up or partially mash with a masher after it is cooked.
• Drain well.
• Add onion soup mix and mix well.
• Add slightly beaten eggs and mayo and mix.
• Pour into a greased pie plate or pan.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER KUGEL (PASSOVER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil, reserving remainder. Place cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes tossing occasionally or until browned and tender. Reduce oven heat to 350°F.
• Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat and add onions. Sprinkle with salt to help the juices come out. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes or until onions have softened.
• Turn heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 18 to 20 minutes or until onions are a thick tangled golden mass. Stir in honey.
• Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in onions, eggs, matzo meal, dill and parsley. Season well with salt and pepper and place in oiled baking dish.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until mixture is browned and set.

CAULIFLOWER LEEK KUGEL

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl and mash coarsely with potato masher.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender and just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add leek mixture to cauliflower. Mix in matzo meal. Beat eggs, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon dill, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend; stir into cauliflower mixture.
• Brush 11x7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly in prepared dish. Mix almonds, remaining 7 tablespoons parsley, 7 tablespoons dill, and 2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl to blend. Sprinkle evenly over kugel. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).
• Preheat oven to 350°F Bake kugel uncovered until set in center and beginning to brown on top, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

QUINOA AND CAULIFLOWER KUGEL WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and add the quinoa. Cook, stirring, for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the quinoa begins to smell toasty and the onion is tender. Add the water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the grains display a threadlike spiral. If any water remains in the pot, drain the quinoa through a strainer, then return to the pot. Place a dish towel over the pot, then return the lid and let sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes
• Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower over 1 inch of boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the heat
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin
• Finely chop the steamed cauliflower, either with a chef's knife or using a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Place in a large mixing bowl. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, purée the cottage cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and process until the mixture is smooth. Add salt (I suggest about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and the cumin seeds and mix together. Scrape into the bowl with the cauliflower. Add the quinoa and stir everything together. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top and place in the oven
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares or wedges

CAULIFLOWER KUGEL FOR PASSOVER

Steps:

• Method Preheat oven to 450 F. Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil, reserving remainder. Place cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes tossing occasionally or until browned and tender. Reduce oven heat to 350 F. Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat and add onions. Sprinkle with salt to help the juices come out. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes or until onions have softened. Turn heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 18 to 20 minutes or until onions are a thick tangled golden mass. Stir in honey. Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in onions, eggs, matzo meal, dill and parsley. Season well with salt and pepper and place in oiled baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until mixture is browned and set.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER KUGEL

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables as per directions on the box.
• For each vegetable:.
• Melt two tbsp margarine.
• Add two tbsp flour.
• Add vegetable.
• Add half of the mayo, onion soup mix, and two eggs.
• Pour cornflake crumbs to cover the bottom of a 9X13 pan.
• Pour broccoli mixture over crumbs.
• Cover broccoli with more crumbs.
• Pour Cauliflower over crumbs.
• Cover with more crumbs.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done.

CAULIFLOWER DILL KUGEL

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of butter over medium high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup of parsley, shredded cheese, 3 tbsp dill, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and shallots. Transfer to a greased 8 inch square baking dish.
• 3. In the same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder and the remaining parsley, dill, lemon zest and salt. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 35 -45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

CAULIFLOWER DILL KUGEL RECIPE

Steps:

• TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing YIELD: 8 servings. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup parsley, cheese, 3 tablespoons dill, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and reserved shallots. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. 3. In the same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, remaining parsley, dill, lemon zest and salt. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. 4. Bake, uncovered, until set, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

QUINOA AND CAULIFLOWER KUGEL

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and add the quinoa. Cook, stirring, for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the quinoa begins to smell toasty and the onion is tender. Add the water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the grains display a threadlike spiral. If any water remains in the pot, drain the quinoa through a strainer, then return to the pot. Place a dish towel over the pot, then return the lid and let sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, steam the cauliflower over 1 inch of boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the heat. 3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. 4. Finely chop the steamed cauliflower, either with a chef's knife or using a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Place in a large mixing bowl. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, purée the cottage cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and process until the mixture is smooth. Add salt (I suggest about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and the cumin seeds and mix together. Scrape into the bowl with the cauliflower. Add the quinoa and stir everything together. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top and place in the oven. 5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares or wedges.

CAULIFLOWER DILL KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup parsley, cheese, 3 tablespoons dill, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and reserved shallots. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In the same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, remaining parsley, dill, lemon zest and salt. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture., Bake, uncovered, until set, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

CAULIFLOWER KUGEL

Steps:

• 1. Cook cauliflower and drain well. Partially mash.
• 2. Melt margarine in a saucepan and add flour, Coffee Rich and water. Stir over medium heat for 10 minutes until flour is dissolved.
• 3. Pour sauce over cauliower. Add eggs, mayonnaise and onion soup mix.
• 4. Pour mixture into greased 3 quart baking pan or greased pie pan. May sprinkle with bread crumbs on top. Can sprinkle with paprika.,
• 5. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

CAULIFLOWER KUGEL

Steps:

• Shell: Coat baking dish with margarine. Sprinkle bread crumbs into dish -- they'll stick to the margarine.
• Kugel: Cook cauliflower in salt water. When it's done, drain and puree.
• Melt margarine, flour, and cream together. Keep on a low flame.
• When it's thoroughly blended, remove from fire and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, eggs, and onion soup mix. Finally, add pureed cauliflower.
• Pour into shell and bake 45 minutes at 170°C.

CAULIFLOWER KUGEL - PESACH

Steps:

• Toss cauliflower with 2T oil. Place on baking sheet and bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes until brown, tossing occasionally. Reduce heat to 350. Sauté onions until caramelized. Stir in honey. Finely chop cauliflower. Add onions, egg, matzah meal, dill and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes until brown and set.