15 Creative Cauliflower Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

By Southern Living Editors
Anna Theoktisto

The cauliflower craze is sweeping the South, and we're totally on board with this healthy trend. Although the fluffy white vegetable is often compared to broccoli, cauliflower stands out with its delicate taste, soft texture, and versatility. An excellent absorber of herbs, oil, and spices, this fibrous vegetable is a fresh, nutrient-rich alternative to many starch ingredients.

If you’re crazy for cauliflower, then get crafty. There are so many different ways this veggie can be incorporated into your daily dishes. Swap out potato chips with roasted cauliflower, or pair roasted chicken with steamed cauliflower. Whether you prefer to steam or sauté, you’ll never tire of the different ways to dress up this veggie. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our favorite cauliflower recipes, and you'll be cooking with cauliflower in no time. 

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Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Get your daily dose of veggies, by mixing in cauliflower to this skillet mac and cheese.

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Roasted Cauliflower

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower

Keep your side dish simple and tasty with this roasted cauliflower.

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Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Skirt Steak and Cauliflower Rice with Red Pepper Sauce

Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb option and pairs nicely with this skirt steak.

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Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling; Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower

Kids will hop on the vegetable train with this loaded cheesy cauliflower dish.

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Cauliflower “Rice” Foil Packs

Cooking Classy

Recipe: Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Cauliflower “Rice” Foil Packs

This riced cauliflower absorbs all the tasty flavors from this zesty shirmp.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

This roasted cauliflower absorbs the sweet and spicy flavor from this one pan dish.

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Chubba Bubba's Broccoli Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Chubba Bubba's Broccoli Salad

This easy version of broccoli salad features frozen broccoli plus cauliflower and chopped carrot for added color and crispness.

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Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole

As a hefty vegetarian main course or as a side, this cauliflower dish delivers big flavor and meaty texture. The Easy Cheese Sauce makes it even more delicious.

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Carrot-Cauliflower Salad

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Carrot-Cauliflower Salad

We created this crunchy, sweet side as an update of the classic mayonnaise-laden carrot-and-raisin salad. Save time and make it ahead—it eats even better the next day. Try it with our zesty Orange Vinaigrette.

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Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Beer-Cheese Fondue with Baby Cauliflower

Use this recipe for a quick, cheesy dip for baby cauliflower or any veggie you'd like.

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Cauliflower Gratin With Almond Crust

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Cauliflower Gratin With Almond Crust

Creamy Gruyère and parmesan cheese combine with almonds and breadcrumbs for a crispy and delicious dish.

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Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and other seasonings complement the tender Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

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Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash

This mashed cauliflower recipe is an alternative to mashed potatoes and features pureed cauliflower flavored with browned butter and Parmesan cheese. Turn mash leftovers into a delicious Brown Butter Cauliflower Soup the next day.

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Curried Cauliflower

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Curried Cauliflower

This dish adds kicked up flavor with curry powder, red pepper, and onions.

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Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Anna Theoktisto

Recipe: Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This savory snack option is a healthy, spicy alternative to chicken wings or potato chips.

 

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