Easy, Elegant Cauliflower (For People Who Hate Cauliflower!)

Gina Farina's Note:

I have never liked cauliflower unless it was drowning in processed cheese sauce - and even then I didn't like it much). HOWEVER...I found this Kraft recipe and it's so easy, pretty and - yes - tasty! My kids scarfed it down! Make sure to double the sauce/cheese portion. The bright orange of the cheddar cheese creates a very nice presentation for company and holidays. The ratio of mayo-to-mustard is a suggestion, so start with the mayo and add a little of the Dijon, mix and taste until it tastes the way you prefer. And you can sub yellow mustard if your kids like it better. Whatever gets them to eat cauliflower!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 head cauliflower (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or yellow)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cut cauliflower into 8 to 12 large floret pieces, discarding the core. (If you cut pieces small, decrease cook time). Place florets in microwaveable casserole dish. Add the water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes. (Be sure to not let the cauliflower overcook to mushy-ness). Drain. Return cauliflower to same dish.
2. Hint: cook cauliflower evenly by placing the larger pieces to the outside of the dish.
3. Mix the mayo and mustard. Spread over the cauliflower; sprinkle with the cheese.
4. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Lorac]

Very good. I cooked the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. Rinsed it with cold water and put it in a casserole dish. I made double the sauce as directed, added it to the cauliflower and topped it with a lot of cheese. I baked it for 30 minutes at 350.

[tfortracey]

I am a cauliflower hater and I enjoyed this dish a lot. I do not like to microwave my food so I steamed the cauliflower and then melted the cheese in the oven. It was excellent.

[iris5555]

Couldn't be simpler to make and it was tasty too