CHEESY CAULIFLOWER IN THE MICROWAVE

Cheesy Cauliflower in the Microwave image

Cauliflower can be prepped, cooked, and on your table in less than 20 minutes. Your family will love this cheesy cauliflower.

Provided by Yoly

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®)
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with paper towels. Cook in the microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the microwave, drain any liquid, and stir cauliflower. Return to the microwave and cook until soft, 5 to 6 more minutes.
Spray cauliflower with butter-flavored cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; stir to combine.
Microwave until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 363.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g