Description
A comforting and easy side dish that elevates humble cauliflower with garlic and melted sharp cheddar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 800 g / 28 oz)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the cauliflower and 3/4 cup water.
- Lower the heat slightly, cover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan.
- Toss everything to coat the florets evenly.
- Spread the cauliflower into a single layer in the pan.
- Cook without stirring for 2-minute intervals until lightly caramelized (about 6-8 minutes total).
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the cheddar over the cooked cauliflower.
- Toss gently to combine, cover the pan, and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Uncover the pan, season to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, try adding jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg