Horseradish Cauliflower Quickie Microwave Side Dish Recipes

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower stem side down on a large dinner plate (or a similar large casserole dish) Cover with Saran Wrap, or plastic wrap.
• Microwave 7 to 11 minutes, until fork tender.
• Set aside.
• Mix cheese, mayo and horseradish in a small bowl.
• Unwrap cauliflower and spread the mayo/cheese mix evenly over it.
• Microwave again for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
• Let stand for a minute or two, no burns please!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes.
• Transfer to 13x9x2"-inch glass baking dish.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
• Gradually whisk in half and half.
• Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
• Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar.
• Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat.
• Sprinkle cheese over.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
• Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish.
• Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes.
• Sprinkle over cauliflower.
• Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a 5-quart wide heavy pot. Steam cauliflower in a steamer rack set over boiling water in pot, covered, until just tender, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Serve cauliflower topped with sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 9 minutes. Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in half and half. Cook until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes. Mix in 5 tablespoons horseradish and vinegar. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour sauce over cauliflower and mix to coat. Sprinkle cheese over. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Mix in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish. Add breadcrumbs; stir until crumbs are golden brown, about 9 minutes. Sprinkle over cauliflower.
• Bake until cauliflower is heated through, about 25 minutes.

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.

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into florets
• Put in microwavable casserole bowl.
• Cover and cook on high 8 to 10 minutes. Stir halfway through.
• Remove from microwave.
• Spray with Pam butter spray evenly
• Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, grated cheese and salt
• You may even want to sprinkle with some minced garlic.
• Return bowl back to the microwave uncovered
• Microwave for 1 - 2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.

Steps:

• Trim broccoli, reserving stems for another use, and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces. (There should be about 5 cups.)
• Trim cauliflower and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces. (There should be about 5 cups.)
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook vegetables until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. In a colander drain vegetables and refresh under cold water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• In a large heavy skillet heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and sauté bread crumbs, stirring, until golden. Stir in horseradish and salt to taste and sauté, stirring, until crisp. Bread crumbs may be prepared 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter over moderate heat and in it toss vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle vegetables with bread crumbs and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until just heated through.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• Cook cauliflower in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain cauliflower well in a colander and transfer to baking dish.
• While cauliflower cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, scallion greens, salt, and pepper, whisking until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and stir gently to combine.
• Coarsely crumble crackers into a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in horseradish. Pour over crumbs and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over cauliflower.
• Bake gratin until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Cook cauliflower in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain cauliflower well in a colander and transfer to a buttered 2-quart baking dish.
• While cauliflower is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux over low heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, scallion greens, salt, and pepper, whisking until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower and stir gently to combine.
• Coarsely crumble crackers into a bowl. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in horseradish. Pour over crumbs and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over cauliflower.
• Bake gratin in middle of oven until topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.