Best Easy Creamed Cauliflower Recipes

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CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe has been in my family for years. It's delicious and easy to make. Sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish if you like.

Provided by hillary625

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup cold water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put cauliflower into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover with water and bring to boiling. Cook cauliflower until just tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook or the final product will be mushy. Drain water. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the saucepan with the cauliflower. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often to prevent milk from scalding, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until cornstarch has dissolved. Add to boiling milk-cauliflower mixture. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CREAMED BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Creamed cauliflower has been a favorite at our table for generations. The crispy baked top gives this easy dish a very nice look and taste!

Provided by BUNKYDARL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash salt
1 cup milk
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour and bring to a boil. Add pepper and salt as mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add milk and stir; return to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer cauliflower to an ungreased baking dish. Pour sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and lay butter slices over bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 565.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER



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For weeknight dinner I want something fast, easy and not ordinary. This mashed cauliflower side dish is a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, chopped (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover cauliflower with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until cauliflower is tender 10-12 minutes; drain and return to pan., Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Immediately remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer; discard peppercorns, garlic and bay leaf., Add cream mixture to cauliflower. Mash to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7 cups)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a saucepan; add 1 in of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Grease the bottom and sides of a 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Add cauliflower. Pour cream over top. Dot with butter; sprinkle with remaining salt and bread crumbs., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



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This creamed cauliflower is made with a basic seasoned white sauce. Jazz it up with some cheese, fresh herbs, or a buttery breadcrumb topping.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (or two 10-ounce packages frozen cauliflower florets)
1/4 teaspoon of salt (plus more, to taste)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Dash ground black pepper
Optional: dash cayenne pepper
Optional: dash of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  • Add water to a large saucepan to a depth of about 2 inches. Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to a steamer basket and place the basket in the pan. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
  • Drain the cauliflower and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a small (1-quart) saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk the flour into the butter until smooth and well blended. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the milk and continue cooking until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne or nutmeg (if using), and then pour over hot drained cauliflower. Gently mix to coat the florets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY CREAMED CAULIFLOWER



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This recipe is quick and easy, and calls for ingredients that are probably on hand. A crowd pleaser!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Cook and stir cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat until heated through, about 10 minutes. Place cauliflower on a large plate and pour sauce over before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 855 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CREAMY BAKED CAULIFLOWER



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Think of this as a creamier, richer take on traditional family bake, cauliflower cheese

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Side dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

500ml whole milk
2 small onions , 1 quartered, 1 finely chopped
1 blade mace
4 bay leaves (fresh if you have), scrunched in your hand
1kg cauliflower , broken into large florets
85g butter , plus a knob
85g plain flour
grating of nutmeg
50g coarse breadcrumb (dried or stale)

Steps:

  • Put the milk, quartered onion, mace and bay leaves in a pan, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, set aside for 1 hr to infuse, then strain.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Tip in the cauliflower and cook for 5 mins until just tender. Drain and set aside, uncovered, in a colander to steam-dry.
  • Put the pan back on the heat, then add the knob of butter and the chopped onion. Gently soften onion for 10 mins until really soft but not coloured.
  • In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour to form a paste. Cook for 2 mins, then gradually stir in the strained milk to form a smooth sauce. Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and smooth. Stir in the softened onion and season well with salt and nutmeg.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the cauliflower into an ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. Can be covered and chilled for up to 2 days at this stage or frozen. Scatter the cauliflower with the breadcrumbs, then bake for 30 mins until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.38 milligram of sodium

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER



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The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion on who would be the lucky one to take home the leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 5-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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