Cauliflower Cheese With Walnuts Crumbs Food

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, break the cauliflower into even-sized florets. Drop into the pan and boil for about 7 mins, or until very tender.
• Heat the cheese sauce either in the microwave on High for 1 min or in a small pan until heated through, but not boiling. Place the cheese, hazelnuts and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix together.
• Drain the cauliflower and place in the bottom of a large, shallow, baking dish. Pour the warmed sauce over the cauliflower, covering it evenly, then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Put under the grill for 5 mins, or until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden and crusty.

CHEESY FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding cauliflower to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Heat half the dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 7 min. or until onions are softened. Stir in reserved cooking water; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 min. or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Add pasta mixture and remaining dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add herbs and cheese; mix well.
• Sprinkle with nuts and crushed pepper.

CAULIFLOWER WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º.
• Clean cauliflower and separate into florets.
• Bring large pot of water to a boil and cook florets for about 10 minutes or until just cooked but not soft. Rinse florets in colander under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pour evenly into shallow into baking dish and set aside.
• Over high heat in medium sauté pan add butter and onions. Cook for about 3-5 minutes to soften and color onions.
• Add milk and flour and whisk to blend. Cook until bubbling nicely, then add gorgonzola and blend in until smooth.
• Pour evenly over cauliflower in baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
• Place in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet. Add walnuts, onions and garlic; cook 2 to 3 min. or until walnuts are lightly toasted and onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Add cauliflower to small amount of boiling water in medium saucepan; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 8 to 10 min. or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Place cauliflower in serving dish; top with the walnut mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

CAULIFLOWER WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in 3 tablespoons browned butter. , Drain cauliflower and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining browned butter; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
• Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.