Microwave Confetti Cheesy Cauliflower

5m
Prep Time

12-15m
Cook Time

17m
Ready In

Recipe: #12161

February 26, 2014

Categories: Side Dishes, Cheese, Cauliflower, 5-Minute Prep, One-Pot Meal, Sunday Dinner, Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Dinner, more

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recipe by:
Kchurchill5

"There is certainly nothing fancy or difficult with dish; but, it was by far, my Dad's favorite recipe. I think Mom had to make this at least twice a week for him. It is easy, quick, and really delicious. Now, yes, you could make this on the stove top ... but NO ... Dad said, it didn't taste the same ... go figure. I do agree. It really tastes good. These are the amounts I find work best ... but if you want more celery, or more peppers; by all means, adjust it to suit your tastes. It's just a nice option, when you don't want to turn on your stove ... it may be hot out, or the microwave just sounds easy. Whatever the reason, it's a nice recipe."

Original is 5 servings

Metric US

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Vegetables ... Add the cauliflower to a 'microwave safe' casserole dish. Then, top with the celery, peppers, onion, water, seasoning, salt, and pepper; and cover with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Microwave ... On high heat for 5 minutes. Remove, uncover, and stir to combine. Cover again, and cook until tender. The time is difficult to pinpoint depending on the size of the cauliflower head, type of dish; and, the individual microwave. normally, it takes around 7-10 minutes for the cauliflower to be tender.

Step 3

Finish ... Remove once again, add the butter and mix to combine, and top with the cheese; and, cook uncovered another minute or two until the cheese is melted. Add as much butter as you want; I tend to only use 1 teaspoon; but, if you are a butter lover, add a bit more.