Cheesy Cauliflower Melt
Cheesy Cauliflower Melt
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Cauliflower
- 1 whole cauliflower head
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
For Blanching
- 1 tablespoon salt, for blanching water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Prepare the cauliflower: Carefully remove the outer leaves and trim the stem of the whole cauliflower head. Rinse the cauliflower thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Blanch the cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Carefully place the whole cauliflower head into the boiling water and blanch for approximately 4 minutes. This will soften it slightly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
While the cauliflower is blanching, prepare the cheesy topping: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the cauliflower from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or tongs. Place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat the cauliflower dry very well with paper towels. This is crucial for the topping to adhere and crisp up.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Evenly spread the prepared mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese mixture over the entire blanched cauliflower head. Ensure it's coated well. Season generously with black pepper and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and melted, and the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the Cheesy Cauliflower Melt from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into wedges and serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Cheesy Cauliflower Melt
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Cauliflower
- 1 whole cauliflower head
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
For Blanching
- 1 tablespoon salt, for blanching water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the cauliflower: Carefully remove the outer leaves and trim the stem of the whole cauliflower head. Rinse the cauliflower thoroughly under cold water.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Blanch the cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Carefully place the whole cauliflower head into the boiling water and blanch for approximately 4 minutes. This will soften it slightly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
While the cauliflower is blanching, prepare the cheesy topping: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the cauliflower from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or tongs. Place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat the cauliflower dry very well with paper towels. This is crucial for the topping to adhere and crisp up.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Evenly spread the prepared mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese mixture over the entire blanched cauliflower head. Ensure it's coated well. Season generously with black pepper and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and melted, and the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the Cheesy Cauliflower Melt from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into wedges and serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min