Cauliflower Casserole
A quick, delightful dish that is easy to make and sure to please! Those who say they hate cauliflower always enjoy this dish.
A quick, delightful dish that is easy to make and sure to please! Those who say they hate cauliflower always enjoy this dish.
I gave this 4 stars because I didn't change the ingredients. It's a good combination. I knew I'd end up with a goopy mess by mixing bread crumbs and parmesan cheese with melted butter so here's how I made it: I steamed the cauliflower instead of boiling it. Added the red pepper flakes to the melted butter and poured it over the cauliflower then lightly sprinkled cauliflower with bread crumbs (about an 1/8 cup) then sprinkled on 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and topped it off with 1 cup of extra sharp cheddar and baked as directed.
Read MoreI wasn't that impressed with this recipe. It was rather spicy from the red pepper flakes, so those could definitely be cut down along with the bread crumbs. It also was on the high fat side, the bottom was swimming in butter. I also ended up adding extra cheese to it because once the topping was eaten, the rest of the cauliflower was plain.
Read MoreI gave this 4 stars because I didn't change the ingredients. It's a good combination. I knew I'd end up with a goopy mess by mixing bread crumbs and parmesan cheese with melted butter so here's how I made it: I steamed the cauliflower instead of boiling it. Added the red pepper flakes to the melted butter and poured it over the cauliflower then lightly sprinkled cauliflower with bread crumbs (about an 1/8 cup) then sprinkled on 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and topped it off with 1 cup of extra sharp cheddar and baked as directed.
I liked this and will make it again but may I please make 3 suggestions? This recipe has the potential for greatness but there are some changes necessary. #1 Reduce the breadcrumbs; I agree with one of the previous reviewers~ 2/3 cup is way too much, it absorbs all of the liquid. #2 Use a combination of cheese mixtures; Cheddar and American, Cheddar and Jack etc..it works! Last, feel free to use frozen cauliflower, if you like. I encourage the folks to give this recipe another try, it is a delicious way to get the family to eat "white brocolli".
This recipe is very good. If you would like to try a 'lite' version of this recipe, you can omit the butter. I combined this recipe with a recipe I already make. I make sure the cauliflower is well cooked and drained well, then mash it with a potato masher. Without using any butter, I blend the parmesan, salt and pepper, then top with the bread crumbs and more parmesan. Both ways make a great way to make cauliflower yummy!
I made this recipe the same way as VICSGARDEN did (I'll copy/paste his review). The only thing I changed about the recipe is that I mixed the bread crumbs and other seasonings together before sprinkling onto the cauliflower. From VICSGARDEN: I gave this 4 stars because I didn't change the ingredients. It's a good combination. I knew I'd end up with a goopy mess by mixing bread crumbs and parmesan cheese with melted butter so here's how I made it: I steamed the cauliflower instead of boiling it. Added the red pepper flakes to the melted butter and poured it over the cauliflower then lightly sprinkled cauliflower with bread crumbs (about an 1/8 cup) then sprinkled on 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and topped it off with 1 cup of extra sharp cheddar and baked as directed.
I have a similiar recipe ..But I use instead of butter , I use 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 crushed corn flakes, 1 cup cheddar cheese,half of red bell pepper and half of a orange bell pepper, chopped,then I mix it and top it off with Parmesan cheese and paprika...Great recipes.Both of them!
This was an excellent recipe! I didn’t have the problem of butter pooling on the bottom, but wish the crumb topping had been a little more dry & crunchy for my tastes. Maybe next time I’ll add more bread crumbs and less butter. Also, adding broccoli is an excellent idea, it will give it better color too. It was a little overpowering to get a bite of just bread topping, so instead of sprinkling the bread topping on top, I’ll mix it in with the cauliflower/broccoli in a bowl before adding to the casserole dish, this way, every bite of cauliflower also has the tasty topping. Also, the casserole layer was too thin, so next time I’ll make a double batch, thus it’ll be a layer of cauliflower/broccoli with bread topping, cheese sprinkled on top, followed by a second layer of cauliflower/broccoli with bread topping, finished with cheese on top. With these changes I think it’ll be a hit at the office Christmas potluck. I can’t wait!
This was very enjoyable but I couldn't help to add a few things, I browned some sweet onion, garlic and diced jalapeno into a very small amount of butter (maybe 1/8 c or less) and tossed the 1/2 head of steamed cauliflower into in the pan then transferred it to an 8x8 and covered with a lite shredded cheese. Did not use parmesan. When steaming the cauliflower, I put italian seasoning, garlic and hot pepper flakes into the water for added flavour.
I made this for my husband and myself, and it was great!It was very easy and something different to serve with dinner. My husband's only comment was, maybe more cheese (but he always says that). I will scale down the red pepper, but that's just a personal preference. Thanks for posting!
I wasn't that impressed with this recipe. It was rather spicy from the red pepper flakes, so those could definitely be cut down along with the bread crumbs. It also was on the high fat side, the bottom was swimming in butter. I also ended up adding extra cheese to it because once the topping was eaten, the rest of the cauliflower was plain.
First I read all the reviews. Then enbarked on this recipe journey. LOVED IT!!!
Sorry for the lessthangreat review ... 'Wasn't that great. I cut it into florets & steamed it. Then, cut it more. Mixed in the butter, red pepper, salt & parmesan. Placed that in a casserole. Topped w 1/4c bread crumbs & cup o'cheddar. I like cauliflower, but this recipe just kinda sat there with the "Here I am" look - if ya know what I mean. :D Maybe the top cheddar was just too much. I used half the butter amount, too. 'Wasn't dry, just bleh. Next day: Just had leftovers. Found out what others like about it. It's the butter. Yeah, it's the butter. I halved it, but it really yummed it up as it sat overnight.
This was a great recipe! I would only recommend less bread crumbs (and this is coming from a bread crumb lover). Add little by little to taste. You'll most likely only use a little over a 1/4 cup.
Top was tasty but casserole was kind of dry. .wouldn't make again. Sorry.
I've made this twice now and it is awesome! No changes except for the other reviewers suggestions to pour the butter over the cauliflower and top with bread crumbs. Thanks, JEH30!
I used way too much Italian seasoned bread crumbs almost 1 cup! Oops well that's what happens when i run out of ink and i have to copy down the ingredients. Still good though.
This was pretty darn good! I made it for my roommate and I. We didn't know what we wanted to dinner but we had a cauliflower head. I didn't really change the recipe much except that I first tossed the cauliflower with the butter (drained the excess butter too) and then added the other ingredients. I also added a little bit of cheddar cheese to the mixture as well as some bread crumbs over the final topping of cheese. OH! i also added about 1/2C onion to the mixture! it gave ti a really nice taste!!!Ultimately, this was a very good cheap meal! will think about making it again!
This one was disappointing. I used fresh bread crumbs and added 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. It was too much, so that was my error. We also didn't like the way the butter pooled at the bottom of the dish. We would have preferred the cauliflower plain with a little margarine.
I buy whatever vegetable is on sale for each week. When cauliflower is on sale I buy it but only have one way to fix it. I tried this recipe b/c all ingredients are in the house already. I LOVED IT! My dad also loved it. I used less red pepper than called for. I have also made it w/broccoli and my husband loved it.
loved it . the only thing i changed was i added more cheese and mixed it all together then toped it with extra cheese and bread crumbs .easy and good
Made this for dinner tonight. Steamed the cauliflower for about 10 mins & that was really long enough. I cut the butter to 1/4 cup, & used Kellogg Crushed Cornflake crumbs. I put the cheese on for about the last 8 mins while it was baking. It was wonderful. My husb had 2nds............. and that really rarely happens w/ cauliflower! Very good!!
This was delicious. This is the first time I made cauliflower, and I will recommend and make this often. I made the recipe as written, except I greased my casserole dish. My husband loved it. Thanks for the recipe!!
I have made this recipe twice so far, one time i used broccoli instead of cauliflower. Both times it turned out excellent . Everyone loved it!!! FANTASIC!
My family really LOVED this. I found it very easy. Something different with veggies. I was going to reduce the amount of butter, but the bread crunbs needed it. It was Great!
I LOVE this recipe! Quick and easy and very tasty. I didn't find it dry at all but the cheddar got a little chewy. I will probably leave it out next time. It is tasty enough with just the bread crumb mix. (I didn't add the pepper either) YUM!
Thanks Kelliegirl 21 & Vicsgarden for the excellent suggestion. Followed according to Vicsgarden directions. Definitely a family recipe book KEEPER!
I think the "casserole" part of this recipe name is slightly misleading. It doesn't have the saucy/creamy base that we associate with a casserole. It should be called Roasted Cauliflower. But with that said, I still enjoyed it. It has a lot of flavor. I've also used other veggies when making this dish, including broccoli, peppers and brussels sprouts. Try it, but this ain't your mama's casserole!
Good way to prepare cauliflower. However, the next time I make it, I would reduce the amount of red pepper flakes by half.
Delicious recipe! I took the advice of a previous poster and steamed the cauliflower and reduced the bread crumbs to 1/8 cup. I decided to add about an extra tablespoon of butter and an additional 1/2 c cheese. I didn't use salt (I actually forgot, and didn't feel it really needed salt after it was cooked). I used a 9x13 glass dish. I mixed the melted butter and pepper flakes together and poured it over the cauliflower, then sprinkled the Parmesan cheese, then bread crumbs and finally the shredded cheese. Enjoy!
I used a bag and a half of frozen caluflower and it turned out great. I only used 1/2 the butter too.
I love this recipe. I don't use the butter, and I add a little bit of chopped garlic. I'll also use any cheese I've got in the house and it's always fantastic.
I added a little fresh garlic but other than that I followed the recipe as stated and loved it!
Definitely not for the dieter, but this casserole is to DIE for. It's just about the only we we'll eat cauliflower in our house anymore!
We thoroughly enjoyed this topping. I briefly boiled a whole fresh broccoliflower head leaving the bottom in-tact with some small leaves to keep moisture in the vegetable. Added the topping to the top of the head placing it in the oven for the time noted. Serving the entire head on table is a nice presentation.
This was very tasty and easy to prepare. I omitted the butter to save a few calories and it still came out delicious. I like the red pepper flakes and would have never thought to add them on my own.
We love cauliflower and I'm always trying something different with it, but this just wasn't it for us. Followed the recipe exactly and something seems to be missing, not much flavor there except bread crumb.
This has quickly become a family favorite! I leave the measurements the same, but substitute gluten free bread crumbs. The numbers work out perfectly.
Cheesy cauliflower mess, more like. We didn't really like this casserole...thanks anyways, though.
This recipe is great. Was fast and easy and DELICIOUS! I did reduce the quantity of butter and cheese used. Everyone loved it.
so good my 5 year old ate it. i will go lighter on the crushed red pepper but the recipe was perfect. ****will make again
this is very good. I also add brocolli to add some colour. everyone loves it.
Made exactly as is and it was delish!! Will minus the salt though since the cheeses added enough.
This was a huge hit in our house. I was out of bread crumbs, so used Fritos (corn chips) instead. Highly recommend this one. It will become a regular in our veggie rotation.
This is absolutely delicious! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
I should have known better. In my opinion, cauliflower needs some sort of sauce. A little cheese or alfredo sauce mixed with the cauliflower, THEN topped with cheese & crumbs would have been better.
I'm sorry, but my wife and I found this absolutely inedible. We were able scrape the cheese off the top and eat it, but had to discard the rest of the dish. The aroma was reminiscent of freshly caught fish, yet the flavor leaned more toward fish that had been caught long ago.
I made this recipe for my family at Thanksgiving and they loved it. It was eaten faster than our traditional cheesy potatoes, everyone's favorite. I'll be sure to make it again next year!
This was really tasty and easy to put together. I'd make this again.
I skipped the butter to keep the calories manageable and the recipe is still absolutely delicious. My husband, who only tolerates cauliflower, took seconds of this one. Also I steamed the cauliflower instead of boiling it.
A delicious recipe!! Even the children loved it.
This is my favorite way to eat cauliflower now. I changed very little. I do make sure I break up the cauliflower small. I use 1/2 tea red pepper flakes and add some fresh parmesan. I mix all ingredients and pour over cauliflower before putting it in oven.
The first time I made this, we found it to be way to dry. Next time, I added some basic white sauce, then the cheddar and topped with the crumb topping. Excellent!
Made this tonight and the whole family told me they loved it! I thought the red pepper flakes were just right for us because we like spicy but if you don't cut it back or don't use it. I did follow another reviewers advice and didn't pre mix the ingredients in a bowl but layered it into the dish. Will be making this on the regular rotation.
This is the BEST cauliflower my husband and I have ever eaten. The kids liked it too. I did not include the red pepper flakes. It is so tasty and easy to make.
Tasted good, but I felt there was a little too much bread crumb mixture. Changes: I used frozen cauliflower, and added a little frozen broccoli, steaming both first in the microwave. I used red/cayenne pepper as I didn't have the flakes. Next time I might add egg to hold it together more... My husband's exact words, though: "this might be a new favorite"!
This was very good and so easy too! I did leave out the red pepper flakes.
I tried this recipe, despite the fact that my husband hates cauliflower. He complained about the smell while it was cooking, but he actually went for second helpings, and said it didn't taste anything like cauliflower. We loved it and will make it again!
This was great -the sauce on top was a big hit - I would just make more of the sauce mix next time.
I made this but I roasted the cauliflower with chopped garlic in the oven and put that into the casserole dish. For me, there was too much butter so next time I'll cut back. I also added a litte grated asiago cheese just to kick up the flavor. It was very good.
I read all the reviews and took people's advice to pour the melted butter and red pepper flakes over the cauliflower first and then cover with the other ingredients. I didn't have cheddar cheese at home so I used an Italian blend. It turned out wonderfully and the leftovers I brought to work for lunch reheated really well. Thanks for the great recipe!
The only change I made was to use a 1 pound bag of frozen, steamed first. Not really a change if you ask me but the was delish as is!
This was such a nice change from the usual drenched in cheese sauce cauliflower casserole...That's probably why people are complaining it's dry..I did lessen the butter and didn't measure the chili flakes, I also just sprinkled the cheese without measuring..I am sure I didn't use a cup...really easy and a good base to add other spices/cheeses to it as well..thanks for the recipe!!
This was a great side dish. It definately had some kick to it. I think next time, I will not add as much red pepper flakes. This is a keeper!
Yum! This was really tasty. We've tried with frozen AND fresh cauliflower; it works both ways. The only reason it didn't get five stars: too high a fat and calorie content to eat this regularly. But it sure is tasty. Also, we accidentally reversed the amounts of red pepper flakes and salt, putting in a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and we really liked it that way!
I have made this recipe over and over as it has become a family favorite. My husband and I love it and it is really easy to make too. I have also done this recipe with broccoli when I didn't have a cauliflower and it was great too.
Excellent recipe. My mother and I enjoyed it tremendously.
I didn't like this recipe very much. Way too much butter, and the consistency after baking wasn't good either.
I read the reviews, and slightly varied the recipe. I steamed the cauliflower and placed in casserole dish. In a separate bowl I wisked aprox 1-2 tbsp of flour with about a half cup of cream (in place of the butter). I poured cream mixture over the cauliflower, then tossed through my spice mixture (I used the parm, pepper and montreal steak spice-this is a good alternative to the crushed peppers for those who don't love the hot spice). I topped it with old cheddar cheese and aprox 1/4-1/3 cup of the seasoned bread crumbs. Baked on convection to give the bread crumbs with cheese a slight crisp. It was delicious!!
Both my partener and myself enjoyed this recipe, a change up from plain cauliflower.
This was pretty good. I only used 1/3 cup of bread crumbs as suggested by someone else and left out the red pepper because my family doesn't care for it. It was a pretty good recipe, but not something I will make often, if ever, again.
I have made this numerous times and love it. It is the only way I will eat cauliflower now!
Like a lot of the others, I found this extremely dry and will not make it again. We LOVE cauliflower but this just didn't make the grade. I'll have to just stick with steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce. Sorry
Follow the suggestions of Jan. 15, 2006 by VICSGARDEN, then have plenty of cheddar ready.
This was so easy and yummy. My husband can't have pasta and this was a great substitute for mac and cheese.
Every time I make this recipe, I get rave reviews. Even my husband, who doesn't really like veggies, goes for seconds.
Did not really like this... it was bland and spicy at the same time - weird.
FOR THOSE WHO THINK THE RECIPE IS DRY; TRY BREAKING UP THE CAULIFLOWER AFTER COOKING IT AND USING A LITTLE LESS BREADCRUMBS....THAT SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SIDE DISHES FOR COMPANY..
very good I especially loved the spicy kick of the red pepper flakes. I will make again
Very good. A new way to cook cauliflower. One kid liked it a lot, the other wouldn't touch it. I would reduce the red pepper next time, though. Thanks!
very greasy!! Will try a creamy cauliflower casserole the next time
I actualy like cauliflower, and I felt like the other ingredients completely overpowered the flavor of the cauliflower in this recipe, I wouldn't make it for me again. However, my husband is not a fan of cauliflower and he said he liked this much better and would have it again. He still didn't like it enough to save the leftovers though :)
I'm not sure why this seems to be getting such glowing reviews. I thought it was dry and uninteresting. I really like cauliflower, but I didn't like it this way. . .oh, well, different strokes for different folks!
This was a awesome simple recipe! I precooked cauliflower till al dente. I felt a few issues in consistency would occur so instead of mixing in bread crumbs I put them on top (I used kraft Parmesan breadcrumbs) and baked for 15 minutes then mixed them in and added more on this time Panko and baked for another 15-20 mins. It was delicious and had an awesome crispy layer.
Very good. It is great not drenched in a heavy sauce. The flavor of the cauuliflower comes through; even cauliflower haters will love this.
I made a few changes. The first batch I made exactly like the recipe. It was tasty but I found it to be a bit on the dry side. Made a second batch the next day with the following changes. I wanted a bit more spicy flavor and also wanted it to be a bit moister. Added 1 medium onion, finely chopped. Microwave for 2 minutes to soften slightly. Also added 1 can of Rotel Original tomatoes with green chilies - drained. I put the boiled cauliflower, onions, and Rotel into a bowl and combined them gently. Then layered them (in my case it was two layers). I did NOT mix the butter with the dry like the original recipe calls for. Instead I added roughly 1/2 of the melted butter to the first layer, then 1/2 of the dry ingredients sprinkled on top, and 1/2 the cheese. Repeat for the top layer. Baked for about 20 minutes and then added about a cup of shredded smoked chedder on top and left it in till the cheese melted. It came out nice and moist with wonderful flavor from the onions and just a bit of kick from the Rotel. Both the Wife and I loved it and it was gone quickly.
Great recipe! I made a few adjustments; less butter & no pepper flakes. It was excellent! My kids loved it & so did I - hubby was ok with it but he dislikes cooked veggies. I will definately make this again!
This wasn't what I expected. It tasted ok. I would really cut down on the bread crumbs next time. Good flavor though. I think I expected something more creamy in texture. May make again. Husband thought it was "ok" as well.
followed exact instructions; just replaced parmesan with Colombian white cheese which was amazing! Oh, and I threw in some mushrooms that I had in the fridge. I would recommend making three layers so that the cauliflower in the bottom doesn't stay without any seasoning/flavoring. Excellent recipe.
We loved this dish! It was very easy to make and the breadcrumb topping was delicious. I didn't add the extra cheddar cheese and we didn't miss it. I'll make this again for sure.
I don't know if I did something wrong, but I thought it was a little bit dry, but otherwise quite tasty.
I made this recipe with mixed frozen vegetables instead of just cauliflower and it turned out great. I cooked the vegetables beforehand so they we just a little undercooked and then prepared the dish. I have to say that my family really liked this recipe but it might be because of all that butter. I cut the butter quantity in half (1/4 cup)when I made and still, I felt there was way too much. So next time I make it, I will probably only use a few tablespoons instead of of the recommended 1/2 cup.
Pretty good....I added 1 c. sour cream and some cheese to the cooked cauliflower, mixed and put into a casserole. I then sprinkled more cheddar cheese and topped that with the crumb mixture. Baked till bubbly.... very tasty...I think next time I might mash the cauliflower, still add the sour cream ...etc., instead of the having the big florets. The butter also pooled to the bottom. Will try again, thanks!
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