Our Best Cauliflower Recipes - MyRecipes (2024)

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From pizza crusts to casseroles, cauliflower has a variety of unexpected uses. Join the cauliflower craze by checking out our best cauliflower recipes. Roasted caulfilower takes on a world of new flavors when seasoned to perfection and served alongside some of your favorite dishes or even enjoyed on their own.

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Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Herbed Yogurt Dip Recipe

Even your most carnivorous meat-eating guests won’t be able to resist these crispy, spiced cauliflower bites. Offering the perfect balance of hearty crunch and bright, tangy sauciness, our cauli-bites are a grade-A vegetarian appetizer for entertaining, tailgating, and beyond. You can find berbere at supermarkets like Whole Foods or online; and if this Ethiopian spice blend is new to you, be prepared, you’re gonna wanna add it to everything.

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Swapping in a cheesy cauliflower mash for carb-rich white potatoes makes this family favorite keto-friendly, while keeping it every bit as hearty and comforting as you want a shepherd’s pie to be.

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Blackened Tilapia And Cauliflower Polenta Recipe

Finish this dish with a pop of freshness from a fresh garnish and serve with lemon wedges. Don't worry if you don't have those things on hand—this healthy recipe will still be delicious without them.

Tandoori Cauliflower

Tandoori Cauliflower Recipe

With its warm, spicy, and almost meat-like flavor and texture,this cauliflower dish can be served as aside or avegetarian main dish that still feels hearty. As a unique way to serve cauliflower, itlooks impressive but is easy to pull together. Feel free to makethe yogurt sauce ahead of time.

Butternut-Cauliflower-Coconut Curry

Butternut-Cauliflower-Coconut Curry Recipe

A range of textures--crunchy peas, tender vegetables, and silky coconut broth--makes this cool-weather main incredibly satisfying. The chickpea mixture can also be a delicious gluten-free snack: After baking, toss with a little kosher salt, ground cumin, and ground red pepper.

Crispy Cauliflower, Mushrooms, and Hazelnuts over Polenta

Crispy Cauliflower, Mushrooms, and Hazelnuts over Polenta Recipe

Cauliflower stars in this polenta dish full of mushrooms, hazelnuts, Parmesan cheese, and more.

Cauliflower au Gratin

Cauliflower Au Gratin Recipe

This cauliflower dish is a delicious substitute for a potato dish.

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust Recipe

Cauliflower is used to create a delicious crust in this veggie pizza recipe.

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Mellow, slightly sweet roasted garlic and onions round out the flavor of cauliflower.

Cauliflower Hummus with Green Olives

Cauliflower Hummus with Green Olives Recipe

Try a unique twist on our classic hummus recipe using cauliflower florets as the key ingredient. Before serivng, top hummus with 1tablespoon cauliflower and olives for a beautiful presentation that's sure to impress guests.

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Cauliflower Chili Recipe

Oscar Wilde famously espoused, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” That is the spirit of this recipe. It isn’t attempting to make chili super low-calorie. It is attempting to mitigate the calories while retaining full pleasure. And it takes advantage of the texture and mild flavor of the current darling of the pantry, riced cauliflower. Readily available in pretty much any produce section of your local grocery store, or easily made by pulsing cauliflower florets in your food processor, this vegetable adds bulk to a chili while cutting the calories from meat literally in half.

Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower

Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Tender cauliflower topped with a velvety smooth Cheese Sauce is a favorite side dish among kids and adults. This version, from Southern culinary legend Nathalie Dupree, is as easy to prepare as it gets. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket, then drain and top with cheese sauce and crunchy browned breadcrumbs.

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Cauliflower Pizza Steaks Recipe

This pizza may not have any dough, but that doesn’t make it any less satisfying. The cheese, meat, and pepperoni come at the forefront, so you get the feeling that you’re eating pizza before you realize you’re eating cauliflower. The crisp, roasted, and slightly salty cauliflower is an easy alternative to a cauliflower-based crust that you can actually pick up with your hands. Plus, no extra equipment, like a food processor, is needed.

Louisville Hot Browns with Cauliflower Mornay

Louisville Hot Browns with Cauliflower Mornay Recipe

A Kentucky classic gets a modern twist with a light but creamy cauliflower puree that stands in for the traditional cheese sauce.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

This cheesy cauliflower pizza crust is—dare we say it—even better than bread.

Cauliflower Risotto Cakes

Cauliflower Risotto Cakes Recipe

These excellent cakes are a triple threat - they are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or as part of an entree.

Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Curried Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Serve this hearty side over cooked brown rice for a meatless main dish.

Loaded Cauliflower Soup

Loaded Cauliflower Soup Recipe

If you love the flavors of a loaded baked potato—thinkcheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and the bright bite of chives—but are on a low-carb diet, then this soup is for you. We swap out the spuds for cauliflower and swirl the whole thing into a soup that has just 12g of carbs per serving—not bad for a hearty meal.

Golden Cauliflower "Risotto"

Golden Cauliflower "Risotto" Recipe

Tiny florets of cauliflower mimic rice in this rich, creamy dish. Golden cauliflower adds appealing color, but the recipe works just as well with the white variety. Try it with pan-roasted brussels sprouts.

Cauliflower Turkey Tetrazzini

Cauliflower Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

The genius trick to this unique turkey tetrazzini is using flavor-packed Cauliflower Salad in the sauce. Pureed, it becomes creamy and luscious. Any leftover turkey, or even rotisserie chicken, will work here.

Crispy Cauliflower Cakes with Herb Sauce and Arugula Salad

Crispy Cauliflower Cakes with Herb Sauce and Arugula Salad Recipe

For a satisfying meatless dish, top these cauliflower cakes with herb sauce to enjoy them over an arugula salad.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Enjoy the sweetness of roasted cauliflower in this creamy soup.

Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower

Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower Recipe

This recipe creates a creamy, cheesy, and cauliflower-filled comfort dish.

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Cauliflower Piccata Recipe

These thick cauliflower steaks are cooked through yet firm enough for a meaty bite, making them the perfect keto or meat-freemeal. Topped with flavorful sauce, they’re pretty much effortless. To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, simply swap vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock.

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

In this soup, onions and cauliflower blend into deliciously smooth puree.

Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

Cauliflower Panko Pakoras Recipe

Coat cauliflower florets in crunchy breadcrumbs and bake until browned and crispy to prepare this delicious appetizer.

Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyère

Gratin of Cauliflower with Gruyère Recipe

Gruyere’s nutty, earthy flavor pairs well with cauliflower in this dish.

Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash

Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash Recipe

This mashed cauliflower recipe is an alternative to mashed potatoes and features pureed cauliflower flavored with browned butter and Parmesan cheese.

Cauliflower and Green Onion Mash

Cauliflower and Green Onion Mash Recipe

Similar to mashed potatoes, this side dish features a slightly coarser texture and yet a more delicate taste. Roasting on high heat deepens the cauliflower flavor.

Red Pepper-Cauliflower Soup

Red Pepper-Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Red peppers give this cauliflower soup gorgeous color and smooth texture.

Creamed Cauliflower with Herbed Crumb Topping

Creamed Cauliflower with Herbed Crumb Topping Recipe

The creamy, cheesy flavor of this cauliflower dish contrasts with the garlic-flavored crumb topping.

Cauliflower Rotini

Cauliflower Rotini Recipe

Try this recipe for a simple, flavorful cauliflower pasta dish.

Cauliflower and Red-Pepper Chowder

Cauliflower and Red-Pepper Chowder Recipe

Cauliflower and red bell peppers meld together to create this flavorful chowder.

Cauliflower, Pasta, and Cheese Gratin

Cauliflower, Pasta, and Cheese Gratin Recipe

Get your comfort food fix with this creamy cauliflower, pasta and cheese gratin. Add hot sauce for a little more zip and enjoy with a green salad for a satisfying family-style dinner.

Cauliflower Masala with Tofu

Cauliflower Masala with Tofu Recipe

Try this Indian-inspired cauliflower dish for dinner tonight. We suggest serving with lime wedges and warm naan.

Green Curry Stew with Potatoes and Cauliflower

Green Curry Stew with Potatoes and Cauliflower Recipe

This recipe combines cauliflower, beans, potatoes, and chickpeas with curry paste, ginger, and cumin to create a flavorful stew.

Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

This dish combines the sweetness of roasted cauliflower with cheesy penne pasta.

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Ditch the potatoes! How about this rich and creamy veggie side instead?

Roasted Cauliflower with Dijon Vinaigrette

Roasted Cauliflower with Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe

Two great cauliflower textures in one dish: caramelized florets and silky puree.

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Cauliflower Korma Recipe

Korma is a creamy, mild curry and a great way to introduce complex and fragrant spices to your cooking to make meatless mains more satisfying. Blend some of the hot cooking liquid with the yogurt first so it won't separate in the finished dish.

Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower

Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Roasted cauliflower pairs as the perfect side to these salmon fillets topped with a sweet mustard and honey glaze.

Cauliflower and Chickpea Quinoa with Tahini Drizzle

Cauliflower and Chickpea Quinoa with Tahini Drizzle Recipe

Combine cauliflower and chickpeas to create this healthy quinoa dish.

Cauliflower and Fennel with Dijon-Cider Vinaigrette

Cauliflower and Fennel with Dijon-Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

This simple side of Cauliflower and Fennel with Dijon-Cider Vinaigrette may be just the ticket to get you past your childhood aversion to this veggie. The dijon-cider vinaigrette is what really seals the deal.

Fried Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate Seeds

Fried Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate Seeds Recipe

Enjoy fried cauliflower with the bright, zippy taste of cilantro and covered with pomegranate arils.

Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Make this salad a day ahead if you want the flavors to absorb into the cauliflower a little more. Just hold off on adding the cheese until right before serving.

Baked Italian-Style Cauliflower

Baked Italian-Style Cauliflower Recipe

This tasty Italian-style dish combines cauliflower with beef, tomato-based sauce, cheese, and more.

Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Tired of plain mashed potatoes? Cauliflower, milk, and butter are added here to create a rich, creamyside. Serve with gravy and a succulent cut of roast beef.

Crispy Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Gratin

Crispy Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

This recipe combines two tasty veggies in a creamy gratin.

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Olives

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Olives Recipe

Enjoy this tangy roasted cauliflower dish as a side with sautéed fish or roasted chicken.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco Recipe

Cauliflower Puree with Barbecue Rotisserie Chicken

Cauliflower Puree with Barbecue Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

Don’t rush processing the cauliflower; it’s key to giving the puree the consistency of grits. You can also use purchased riced cauliflower. If it’s frozen, you can toss it right into the saucepan unthawed.

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip Recipe

Up the veggie presence in your next party spread with this cheesy, savory, so-snackable Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip. Inspired by a favorite Trader Joe’s frozen appetizer, this vegetarian dip is easy to make, but delivers big on flavor.

Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce and Caramelized Dates

Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce and Caramelized Dates Recipe

Roasted veggies have never tastedso indulgent. Topped with an herbaceoustahini sauce and salty-sweet, caramelized dates and walnuts, these crispy cauliflower steaks are just the veggie side that you've been looking for. Use any leftover tahini sauce on salads, chicken, or fish for an added burst of vibrant, nutty flavor.

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Cauliflower Shakshuka Recipe

This spin on a traditional shakshuka incorporates cauliflower for added heartiness andtexture.The capers deliver a briny,salty kick that livensup the tomato sauce in this flavorful vegetarian entree.Eat it on it’s own or serve withslicesof crusty bread to sop up the sauce and runny egg yolk.The heat level in thisbrunch-ready skillet is on thelow side, but feel free to increase the red pepper if you're feeling spicy. This play on eggs poached in tomato sauce is a delicous way to slip in an extra serving of veggies, so if you want to makeitfeelmore like a dinnertimemeal, serve the saucey eggs over a serving of al dente pasta.

Farfalle with Cauliflower and Turkey Sausage

Farfalle with Cauliflower and Turkey Sausage Recipe

Roasting cauliflower with sausage gives this pasta dish a unique flavor.

Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan

Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Recipe

Use parmesan and any fresh herbs you have on hand for this roasted cauliflower dish. While parsley, tarragon, and thyme make a nice combination, you can also try sage, chives, and rosemary for this holiday recipe.

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Loaded Faux-Tato Soup Recipe

This super easy soup is just like a loaded baked potato, but has half the carbs thanks to a secret ingredient - cauliflower. It's silky, thick, hearty, and filling, and doesn't contain any grainy cauliflower bits. The toppings - bacon, cheese, sour cream, and fresh scallions - cut the soup's richness by adding crunch, tang, and savory flavors. Go ahead and make it for the family on a chilly night. Nobody will know you're faking it.

Coconut Curried Mussels with Cauliflower

Coconut Curried Mussels with Cauliflower Recipe

Look for kaffir lime leaves at Asian markets, or substitute a teaspoon of grated lime rind. Shrimp paste is also available at Asian markets and freezes well. The homemade curry paste is worth making: It offers the best flavor and is much lower in sodium than commercial pastes.