Cheesy Cauliflower in the Microwave

Cheesy Cauliflower in the Microwave

You family will love this cheesy microwaved cauliflower dish that can be prepped, cooked, and served in less than 20 minutes.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
82 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with paper towels. Cook in the microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the microwave, drain any liquid, and stir cauliflower. Return to the microwave and cook until soft, 5 to 6 more minutes.
Step 2
Spray cauliflower with butter-flavored cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; stir to combine.
Step 3
Microwave until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®)

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