Cheesy Cauliflower Couscous

Rating: 3.23 stars
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 4
  • 1 star values: 4

I love this recipe because it's easy to whip up in a hurry and makes good use out of our leftover couscous and shredded cheese.

By tattooedsuess

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.

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  • Place the cauliflower into a microwaveable dish, and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Place the cooked cauliflower into the baking dish, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and couscous, and dust the top with nutmeg.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the top of the casserole is golden brown, and the cheese is melted. Stir in butter to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
146 calories; protein 6.9g; carbohydrates 11.2g; fat 8.3g; cholesterol 24.9mg; sodium 142.6mg. Full Nutrition
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Claire M
Rating: 4 stars
07/27/2010
I thought this was excellent. All the other reviewers said that it could use a boost in flavor so I looked through my kitchen and found some ingredients to spice it up. Prepared the cauliflower and couscous as directed. I sauted garlic black pepper and chicken in margarine for about 2-4 minutes. Then I chopped some green onions and stirred this all together in an 8x8 pan. I added salt and more fresh ground black pepper before mixing in both mozzarella and cheddar. Probably about 2 cups? It was excellent. I would have liked plain I am sure but my bf is not a big couscous fan. Really great with leftovers or as a side to a flavorful dish. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

jennybebopper
Rating: 3 stars
02/05/2012
Pretty bland but great room for potential. Probably would do a broccoli/cauliflower mix and throw in some other veggies too for a more flavorful/aesthetically pleasing dish. Read More
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(4)
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 4
  • 1 star values: 4
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Claire M
Rating: 4 stars
07/27/2010
I thought this was excellent. All the other reviewers said that it could use a boost in flavor so I looked through my kitchen and found some ingredients to spice it up. Prepared the cauliflower and couscous as directed. I sauted garlic black pepper and chicken in margarine for about 2-4 minutes. Then I chopped some green onions and stirred this all together in an 8x8 pan. I added salt and more fresh ground black pepper before mixing in both mozzarella and cheddar. Probably about 2 cups? It was excellent. I would have liked plain I am sure but my bf is not a big couscous fan. Really great with leftovers or as a side to a flavorful dish. Read More
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Sarah
Rating: 4 stars
05/08/2009
this was not bad but i would say that i'll use it as a base in the future using perhaps a mixture of veggies and maybe a few more spices. Read More
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kellieann
Rating: 4 stars
05/19/2012
This was pretty good. I used broccoli instead of cauliflower. I just cooked the couscous and broccoli together on the stovetop with a few cloves of garlic and salt and pepper and then added the cheddar cheese. Read More
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jennybebopper
Rating: 3 stars
02/05/2012
Pretty bland but great room for potential. Probably would do a broccoli/cauliflower mix and throw in some other veggies too for a more flavorful/aesthetically pleasing dish. Read More
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TheBritishBaker
Rating: 2 stars
10/31/2012
I followed the recipe exactly (have made a similar recipe before) butthis was just so bland even with adding extra pepper jack cheese. Its a quick and easy side dish but needs something to kick it up quite a bit Read More
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Sagemoon
Rating: 1 stars
12/07/2009
Tasteless and dry. Read More
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Jamie Dugo
Rating: 4 stars
12/17/2010
I also added some additional simple ingredients s&p and broccoli and scallions. It was very good! Read More
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Lauren Bustos
Rating: 5 stars
03/02/2010
This was a great recipe I made this to go with a Steak Marsala that I made in my slow cooker. Instead of cauliflower I used broccoli! Very good and could go with any steak or chicken dish. Read More
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dancer22777
Rating: 2 stars
06/14/2010
We made this to go along with dinner tonight. We didn't realize you had to cook the couscous first so that created a big delay. The dish turned out just okay. The taste was boring and bland. I would suggest adding some other spice to it. I don't think I will make it again. Read More
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