Best Cheddar Cauliflower Popcorn Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER POPCORN



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Small florets of cauliflower look a lot like popcorn, and when coated with classic popcorn seasonings, they can be just as snackable. Roast pieces the size of popped kernels until deeply tender and frizzled, shower with panko bread crumbs seasoned with nutritional yeast, then return to the oven to toast. The panko mimics the airy crispness of popcorn, while nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, salty flavor. Adjust seasonings based on what you like: Add wet ingredients, like hot sauce or soy sauce, to the cauliflower before roasting, and dry ingredients, like Old Bay, furikake or Tajín, when you add the panko.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     easy, snack, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds cauliflower, cut into ½- to 1-inch pieces and florets
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or melted ghee
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes or pinch of ground cayenne
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a sheet pan, toss the cauliflower with ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast and the red-pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss well to evenly distribute. Spread in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes, until the cauliflower is crisp-tender and starting to brown at the edges.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the panko, remaining 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast and remaining tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir with a fork until evenly combined.
  • When the 20 minutes are up, stir the cauliflower, spread it into an even layer and sprinkle with the panko mixture. Roast until the panko is toasted, 10 to 12 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER POPCORN



Cauliflower Popcorn image

Roasting cauliflower transforms it into a delectable snack. Your family will eat it up just like it's popcorn. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic salt; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POPCORN CAULIFLOWER



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Yummy cauliflower roasted at a high temp. Slightly sweet and very addicting! I like to soak the cauliflower in veggie wash for about 10 minutes before coating in seasoning.

Provided by TeacherLena

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk sugar, salt, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  • Spread cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet; spray liberally with cooking spray. Season cauliflower with spice mixture.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1249.6 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CAULIFLOWER POPCORN



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So easy and a good after school snack. My kids love it!

Provided by Meg Mitchell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk olive oil and garlic salt together in a large bowl; add cauliflower and toss to coat completely. Spread cauliflower out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 289.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

CAULIFLOWER POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbs. pine nuts
Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower, cored and broken into 1" florets
2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbs. olive oil
ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup leftover Chardonnay

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in a dry skillet and toast over medium-high heat, shaking pan frequently, until browned and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Remove from hot pan and set aside to cool completely then coarsely chop.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower and boil for 3 minutes.Drain and then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a large skillet and heat on medium high until butter is foaming. Add blanched cauliflower and season with salt, pepper and sugar. Cook without stirring for the first 3-5 minutes to allow cauliflower to caramelize on one side, then stir to turn cauliflower and continue cooking until uniformly caramelized, another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Pour Chardonnay into pan, turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon until liquid is reduced by half and slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat and swirl in butter. Pour sauce over cauliflower and stir to coat. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER



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This cheesy cauliflower side dish had long been a family favorite. It always makes a pretty presentation on our holiday table.-Karen Jean Johann, Kewaskum, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. , Combine sour cream, chives, salt and pepper; spoon over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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