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Cheesy Cauliflower

November 18, 2014 by Nicole Crocker 4 Comments

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With the holidays closing in on us it’s time to start menu planning. Thanksgiving is all about two things around here…being with family and the food! Over the years my family has definitely fallen in love with different dishes and they have become a staple on the Thanksgiving table. This Cheesy Cauliflower recipe is one of those dishes that our Thanksgiving would not be complete without!

Cheesy Cauliflower

This delicious recipe was shared with me by my former mother-in-law. While working full time as a nurse and raising a family she became quite good at finding recipes that were amazingly delicious but also super quick and easy to make. That’s one of my favorite things about this recipe for Cheesy Cauliflower. It’s a great make-ahead dish when you have a large menu that you’re planning. Cook the cauliflower and make the cheese mixture ahead of time then right before serving spread the cheese mixture over the cauliflower and pop it in the microwave. Simple!

When I started making this for my family my brother-in-law nicknamed it “Brains” because…well…it looks like brains! So that’s what we all call it now! Enjoy! 🙂

Cheesy Cauliflower

Cheesy Cauliflower
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Cheesy Cauliflower

This Cheesy Cauliflower recipe is one of those dishes that our Thanksgiving would not be complete without. It's simple enough to make for a weeknight meal too which I do often.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 251kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • One head of cauliflower
  • 3/4 Cup Mayonaise
  • 1 Tablespoons Dijon mustard or brown mustard
  • 3/4 Cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Minced sweet onion

Instructions

  • Cut away leaves from cauliflower.
  • Boil or steam cauliflower on stovetop until tender. About 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and drain water. Let cool. Place cauliflower in serving bowl.

To make cheese topping

  • Mix remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
  • When ready to serve. Spread cheese mixture over cauliflower and cook in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: Family, Family Favorite, make-ahead, menu planning, staple, Thanksgiving

Comments

  1. Erlene says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Hmmm…looks good, but I’m not a mustard fan, so not sure I would like it. I do like that it’s easy to make and quick.

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    • Nicole Crocker says

      November 19, 2014 at 3:09 am

      You’ll have to give it a try Erlene. There really isn’t a strong mustard flavor and you could always add a little less mustard.

      Reply
  2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    This looks like some serious yumminess. My kids all like cauliflower…we’ll give it a try! Pinning!

    Reply
  3. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:23 am

    I can’t imagine anyone not loving this cauliflower dish. Thanks so much for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Pinned.

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