You’re gonna love this loaded grilled cauliflower! Cauliflower steaks cooked on the BBQ, loaded with cheese, crisp bacon, green onions, and jalapeños!
So… I had a head of cauliflower hanging’ out in the fridge and wanted to try something a little “different” with it! This recipe for loaded grilled cauliflower is the result!
Cauliflower is grilled on the BBQ and topped with all kinds of yummy goodies. We LOVED this dish! If you enjoy recipes for grilling veggies (or fruit) like this, you might also enjoy my recipe for grilled pineapple with brown sugar and cinnamon. So yummy!
Making grilled cauliflower is also a fairly easy thing to do, as well… hooray! Let me show you just how easy it is to make this delicious vegetable side dish.
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How To Make Loaded Grilled Cauliflower
As always, it is “first things first”! Grate the cheddar cheese, slice and de-seed jalapeños, slice green onions, and cook bacon until crispy, then crumble! Set aside.
Once the add-ons are prepped, the rest of the dish is a cinch to make. Really!
TIP: Be sure to have all of these add-ons ready to go BEFORE you put the cauliflower on the grill, because this dish cooks fast and you will need these ready to go!
Prepare The Cauliflower
Trim an entire head of cauliflower. This means remove all the green leaves that protrude from the bottom. Slightly trim the stem a little bit but make sure to leave the rest of the steam intact!
Slice through the cauliflower from top to bottom, cutting each piece into 3/4″ thick slices. Some of the florets will fall off. Save those to use another time!
You want to end up with 4 thick (3/4″) slices of cauliflower (as shown below). I had a small amount of leftover cauliflower, which was used for another dish.
The cauliflower is delicate, so take care not to break off the florets during preparation. Use a spatula to place each cauliflower “steak” onto a baking sheet.
Brush both sides of each piece with olive oil, and then lightly season with salt and pepper.
Time To Make Loaded Grilled Cauliflower!
Now the cauliflower is ready to grill. We cooked our loaded grilled cauliflower with some grilled chicken with my Mom’s easy basting sauce!
Use a spatula to transfer the four cauliflower steaks onto the hot grill. Cook for about 3 minutes (lid open), and then carefully turn the grilled cauliflower over.
Load “Em” Up!
As soon as you turn the cauliflower over, add the toppings. Cover with the grated cheese first, and then top with the green onions, bacon, and jalapeños.
If the fire is too hot, move the cauliflower away from direct contact with the flames, and continue cooking. Put the cover on your grill and let the loaded grilled cauliflower cook for 4-5 minutes longer.
When done, the cheese should be melted, and the cauliflower should be “fork tender”. Remove from grill carefully, using a spatula, and transfer to a serving platter.
Serve the loaded grilled cauliflower immediately, while it is still hot! It is a colorful, and flavor-filled side dish, and I’m confident you’re going to enjoy it.
We loved the loaded grilled cauliflower served alongside our grilled chicken and green salad! It really is delicious!
I can’t say enough great things about this simple dish! My husband wasn’t so sure when I first told him what I was planning to have him add to the grill!
However, he raved about the loaded grilled cauliflower after tasting it! Hope you enjoy it, too!
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Recipe adapted from: fredmeyer.com
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You're gonna love this loaded grilled cauliflower! Cauliflower steaks cooked on the BBQ, loaded with cheese, crisp bacon, green onions and jalapeños!
- 1 head cauliflower , trimmed
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper , to season cauliflower
- 2 slices bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onion (scallions) , sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper , seeds removed, sliced
Prep: Preheat BBQ grill. Grate the cheddar cheese, slice and de-seed jalapeños, slice green onions, and cook bacon until crispy, then crumble! Set aside. TIP: Be sure to have all of these add-ons ready to go BEFORE you put the cauliflower on the grill, cause this dish cooks fast and you will need them quickly!
Trim cauliflower. Remove all green leaves that protrude from bottom. Slightly trim stem a little bit, but make sure to leave the rest of the steam intact! Slice through the cauliflower from top to bottom, cutting each piece into 3/4" thick slices. Some of the florets will fall off. Save those to use another time! You want to end up with 4 thick (3/4") slices of cauliflower. Use a spatula to place the 4 cauliflower "steaks" onto a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each piece with olive oil, and then lightly season with salt and pepper.
Use a spatula to transfer the four cauliflower steaks onto the preheated, hot grill. Cook for about 3 minutes (lid open unless flame gets too hot), and then carefully turn the grilled cauliflower over. As soon as you turn the cauliflower over, add the toppings. Cover with grated cheese first, and then top with green onions, bacon, and jalapeños. If the fire is too hot, move cauliflower away from direct contact with the flames, and continue cooking. Put the lid on your grill, and let the loaded grilled cauliflower cook for 4-5 minutes longer.
When done, the cheese should be melted, and the cauliflower should be "fork tender". Remove from grill carefully, using a spatula. Transfer to serving platter, and serve while hot. Enjoy!
NOTE: Remove the seeds from the jalapeños if you don't want them too hot. If you don't mind the heat, just leave 'em in!
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