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: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
• butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®)

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.