Easy Cheesy Microwave Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Easy Cheesy Microwave Cauliflower Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets; butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter®); 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Get delicious microwave cauliflower on the table in under 20 minutes! This easy cheesy dish is a family favorite.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Place cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with damp paper towels. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave, drain any excess liquid, and stir the cauliflower. Return to the microwave and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
Spray the cooked cauliflower with butter-flavored cooking spray, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Microwave again until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 82 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 364 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g