Cheesy Cauliflower
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Cheesy Cauliflower
Description
To prepare Cheesy Cauliflower, cauliflower is chopped into small florets and steamed briefly with salt and pepper until just tender. Meanwhile, Miracle Whip and mustard are combined to create a tangy, creamy coating. The cooked cauliflower is mixed evenly with this mixture, then transferred to a greased baking dish. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top, seasoned with additional salt and pepper as desired.
Baking at moderate heat melts the cheese, forming a golden, bubbly layer that complements the tender cauliflower underneath. The final dish offers a balance of textures with creamy dressing, melted cheese, and mild vegetable bite. Chopped chives can be sprinkled on top after baking for a mild onion flavor and fresh appearance.
This dish works well as a side for meat or poultry mains and can be prepared ahead and reheated. The brief steaming preserves some cauliflower texture while ensuring tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ½ cup Miracle Whip
- 1 Tablespoon mustard
- 1 cup cheese I prefer sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt
- black pepper
- chives optional, chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Chop cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Add 1/4 inch of water to a large skillet and then add cauliflower, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove cauliflower florets from the skillet and drain.
- In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip and mustard.
- Stir Miracle Whip mixture together with cauliflower until all the cauliflower is evenly coated with the mixture. Place the cauliflower mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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