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Frosted Cauliflower
"I got this recipe from my mother who happens to live in a retirement facility in Atlanta, GA. When she served it to me, I knew I had found the best way to serve one of my favorite vegetables. I can eat this dish until I can't move."
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- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, whole
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons mustard, prepared
- 3⁄4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
directions
- Remove woody core from base of head, leaving the head whole.
- Cook Cauliflower in 2 T. water in a 1 1/2 quart covered glass dish in microwave oven for 6 to 7 minutes per pound.
- Rotate dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking time if you don't have a turntable.
- (This can be done in a regular oven also by cooking until just tender.) Let the Cauliflower rest, covered for 5 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Frost the entire top surface of the cauliflower with the mixture and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
- Return to microwave and cook until cheese melts.
- If desired, you may sprinkle with paprika for color.
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Reviews
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An old family favorite - one of the first recipes for home microwaves in the early 80's. I suggest frosting with the cold mayonnaise/mustard mixture rather than heating before spreading. Also, you can use any type of prepared mustard - Dijon, yellow, Pommery etc -
I have been making this for years with a few differences. I add curry powder to the mayonnaise/mustard mixture. I do not warm the mixture. Spread over the top of the steamed cauliflower, top with cheese & place in the oven until cheese is melted. Absolutely delicious! -
Please give your Mom a kiss from me. This was a wonderful, easy recipe to prepare in the microwave on a warm day. I also reduced the mayo to 1/4 c and it was still very flavorful.
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Great , easy to make . To cut down on calories I use a mixrure of low fat yogurt and mayo . -
Ohhhhh, this is so good. I don't usually cook in my microwave, but this is fool proof. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked, without being mushy, which is why I don't cook in the microwave. And then add the topping, yummy. I loved the mustard flavor with the cheese. I also mixed the cheese into the mayo mixture instead of putting it on top. Thank you for sharing with awesome way to serve cauliflower.
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Tweaks
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Used sour cream instead of the mayo and House Seasoning instead of the salt. This was very good, we all enjoyed it and I will be making this often. Thanks!
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Cloudtears
Ephrata, Washington
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