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Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Steaks

Try this Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Steaks Recipe for a low-carb, flavorful side dish packed with cheesy goodness!
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• 1 large headĀ Cauliflower
  • • 1 tspĀ Garlic powder
  • • 1Ā Parsley, Fresh
Baking & Spices
  • • 1Ā Black pepper
  • • 1 tspĀ Paprika, sweet
  • • 1Ā Salt
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  • • 2 tbspĀ Olive oil
Dairy
  • • 1/2 cupĀ Mozzarella cheese
  • • 1/2 cupĀ Parmesan cheese, grated
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    How to Make Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Steaks – Step-by-Step

    Step 1: Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C)

    Before anything else, it’s important to preheat your oven. Set it toĀ 375°F (190°C)Ā to ensure that the cauliflower bakes evenly, with a golden crust on the edges and a tender interior. This temperature is perfect for creating the crispy texture while still maintaining a soft bite in the center of each steak.

    Step 2: Slice the Cauliflower into Steaks

    To get started, grab your large head of cauliflower. Remove the outer leaves and trim the stem, but leave the core intact. This helps hold the steaks together as you slice them.

    Next, slice the cauliflower intoĀ 1-inch thick steaks. Try to slice through the middle of the cauliflower to get steaks that are evenly sized. Be gentle when slicing, as the cauliflower can fall apart if you’re too rough. You should end up with around 4-5 large cauliflower steaks, depending on the size of your cauliflower head. These steaks are what will serve as the base for your cheesy creation.

    Step 3: Season the Cauliflower Steaks

    Now that you have your cauliflower steaks, it’s time to season them for maximum flavor. Place the steaks on aĀ baking sheet lined with parchment paper. DrizzleĀ olive oilĀ over each steak, making sure it’s well-coated. This will help the cauliflower bake to a perfect golden crisp.

    Next, season withĀ salt, black pepper,Ā sweet paprika, andĀ garlic powder. These spices will add depth of flavor to the cauliflower. Feel free to adjust the amount to your personal taste preferences. If you love a little extra kick, you can even add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

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    Step 4: Bake and Add Parmesan Cheese

    Place the cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven and bake for aboutĀ 20 minutes. During this time, the edges will start to turn golden brown, and the cauliflower will become tender.

    After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Now, it’s time to add theĀ grated Parmesan cheeseĀ on top of each steak. The Parmesan will melt into the cauliflower and create a savory, cheesy crust that will be hard to resist.

    Place the steaks back into the oven and bake for an additionalĀ 10 minutes, or until the Parmesan is melted and slightly browned. You want the cheese to form a crispy, golden layer on top of each steak.

    Step 6: Garnish and Serve

    Once your cheesy cauliflower steaks are fully baked, remove them from the oven andĀ garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Not only does the parsley add a burst of color, but it also brings a fresh, herbaceous flavor that contrasts beautifully with the rich, cheesyĀ 

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Love This Banana Bread Cake

i never seen banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting

"Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
3 ripe bananas, mashed

Cream Cheese Frosting:

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk (if needed for consistency)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven toĀ 350°F (175°C).Ā Grease a 9Ɨ13-inch baking dishĀ with butter or non-stick spray.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together theĀ flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together theĀ melted butter and brown sugarĀ until smooth. Add theĀ eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, stirring until fully combined.

Fold in theĀ mashed bananas, mixing just until combined.

4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gradually add theĀ dry ingredientsĀ to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated.Ā Do not overmix—a few lumps are okay!

5. Bake Until Golden

Pour the batter into the preparedĀ 9Ɨ13-inch baking dishĀ and smooth the top. Bake forĀ 25-30 minutes, or until aĀ toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake toĀ cool completelyĀ before frosting.

6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

While the cake cools, beat theĀ softened cream cheese and butterĀ together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add theĀ powdered sugar, followed by theĀ vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, addĀ 1 tbsp of milkĀ to reach your desired consistency.

Frost & Serve

Spread theĀ cream cheese frostingĀ evenly over the cooled cake. For extra flavor, sprinkle withĀ chopped walnuts or a dusting of cinnamon.

Slice, serve, and enjoy everyĀ moist, fluffy, and creamyĀ bite!

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Banana Pudding Pound Cake

For the Pound Cake:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Vanilla Pudding Drizzle:

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

For the Topping:

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Make the Cake Batter

  • In aĀ large mixing bowl, beatĀ butter and sugarĀ together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add theĀ eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Mix inĀ vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour creamĀ until smooth

4. Bake to Perfection

  • Pour the batter into theĀ prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake forĀ 60–70 minutes, or until aĀ toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakeĀ cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Make the Vanilla Pudding Drizzle

  • In aĀ small bowl, whisk together:

    Ā Instant vanilla pudding mix

    Ā Cold milk

    Ā Sweetened condensed milk

  • Let the mixture thicken forĀ 5 minutesĀ before using.

Ā Want a thicker drizzle?Ā Add a little less milk or let it sit longer.

6. Assemble the Cake

  • Drizzle theĀ pudding mixtureĀ over the cooled cake.
  • Top withĀ banana slicesĀ andĀ crushed vanilla wafersĀ for extra crunch and flavor.

Ā Tip:Ā For best results,Ā add fresh bananas right before servingĀ to prevent browning.

Pro Tips for the Best Banana Pudding Pound Cake

Ā Use Very Ripe Bananas – The riper, the better! They bringĀ extra sweetness and moisture.

Ā Mash Bananas Well – A smoother texture helps the cake bake evenly.

Ā Use Real Butter – It enhances theĀ richness and flavorĀ of the pound cake.

Ā Don’t Skip the Sour Cream – It keeps the cake moist and tender.

Ā Make Ahead Friendly – Bake the cake a day ahead and store atĀ room temperatureĀ before adding the pudding drizzle.

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Beef Ribs

Say ā€˜BBQ ribs and you’d be forgiven for thinking of pork, but beef ribs deserve as much of a place at the table as their pig counterparts do. Particularly when it comes to barbecue smoking. They are rich in marbling and connective tissue.

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Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

These pecan pie bars are ooey-gooey, rich in flavor and easy to make. If you ae looking for classic pecan pie recipe, this easy recipe is for you. Baked buttery crust, nutty filling and lots of pecans.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and generously spray a 9x13ā€ baking dish with baking spray.
2. Prepare the crust dough. In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk.
3. Slowly add the flour to the browned butter mixture, and ...
  • he oven to 350 degrees and use baking spray to grease a 9Ɨ13-inch baking dish.
  • Add the browned butter, granulated sugar, and salt into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Gradually add in the flour and combine until moist and crumbly.
  • Press the dough into the prepared baking pan covering the base of the pan in an even layer. Place into the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
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INSANELY EASY YEAST ROLLS

INSANELY EASY YEAST ROLLS
If you loved my Butter Dip Biscuits (a.k.a. Butter Swim Biscuits), then you are going to love this yeast version! I was the first to introduce that biscuit recipe on this site over 13 years ago, and ever since, I knew that I needed a yeast roll version. But I still wanted it to be just as easy as the biscuits! So I created these Butter Swim Yeast Rolls (or Butter Dip Yeast Rolls – whatever you prefer to call them.) After a lot of testing, I finally got it right! With just a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, these, light, fluffy and buttery rolls will make an impressive addition to any dinner table.

A pile of yeast rolls.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What do I do if I don’t have a warm place to let dough rise?
Just preheat your oven to the lowest setting (usually 175F – 200F degrees) then turn it off. Pop the covered, oven-safe bowl onto the middle rack in your oven to allow it to rise.

What if I wanted use less butter?
You can use ¼ cup of butter in place of the ½ cup in the bottom of the baking dish if you wanted the rolls a little on the lighter side, this technique will still work.

What kind of milk should I use?
I use 2% or higher. You need some fat to bring some richness to the dough. But, if you need to use something else, you can, your rolls may not taste as good though. I haven’t tried milk substitutes so I really can’t speak for how those might work.

What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
No problem! This can all be done by hand very easily. Follow all the directions with mixing the ingredients in a bowl. And instead of using the stand mixer to knead the dough, you can do it by hand. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (about 3 minutes.) Then just follow the rest of the directions for letting the dough rise and bake.

How to store leftovers?
These rolls are best when you first make them. However, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keep them longer by freezing them for up to 3 months.

A pastry brush rubbing on yeast rolls in a baking pan.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
salted butter
granulated sugar
milk
active dry yeast
egg yolk
all-purpose flour
vegetable oil
Salted butter, granulated sugar, milk, active dry yeast, egg yolk, all purpose flour, and vegetable oil.
HOW TO MAKE BUTTER SWIM YEAST ROLLS:
Place the thinly sliced butter and sugar into the body of a stand mixer with the hook attachment.

Bowl of a stand mixer butter slices and sugar.
Warm the milk in the microwave in 15-second intervals until it reaches 105-110°F. Pour half of the milk into the stand mixer. Stir for a few seconds to combine, the butter will not fully melt, but that’s okay.

Mixing bowl with butter, sugar, and warmed milk.
Add the yeast to the remaining warm milk, stir and let it sit for 5 minutes or until foamy. Pour into the mixer along with the egg yolk, and stir to combine.

Bowl with butter, sugar, warmed milk, yeast, and egg.
Add 1 & ¾ cups of the flour to the mixer. Turn the mixer on medium-low, and scrape the sides as needed until a dough starts to form.

A bowl of a stand mixer with sticky bread dough starting to form.
Turn the mixer onto medium-high speed, if the dough doesn’t start to clean the sides of the bowl, start adding more flour, about a teaspoon at a time, until the sides of the bowl are cleaned. Knead the dough for 3 minutes, if the dough is still sticking slightly to the very bottom of the bowl, that’s okay.

A bowl of a stand mixer with yeast bread roll dough.
In a large bowl, add the vegetable oil. Take the dough and turn it around in the bowl, so it gets coated in the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Dough that is rising in a glass bowl.
Punch down the dough to release the air bubbles.

A mixing bowl with punched down yeast roll dough.
Pour the melted butter into an 8Ɨ8 baking dish. Lay the dough into the baking dish (along with any oil left in with the dough) and gently spread it out to the sides and corners, if it won’t stretch all the way, that’s okay. Some of the butter will pool on top.

A glass dish with bread dough and melted butter.
Take a sharp knife and cut the dough into 9ths while in the pan.

A glass dish with bread dough cut into nine rolls.
Cover and place the dough in a warm place again and allow it to double. About 1 more hour.

A glass dish with bread roll dough that just doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top and when tapped on top they sound hollow. Immediately brush with more melted butter if desired and serve.

A baking dish with fresh, hot butter dip yeast rolls with a brush brushing more butter.
Serve and enjoy.

A serving spatula holding a yeast roll.
A little more butter never hurt…

A few yeast rolls in a pile with one half opened and a bite taken out.
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Butter Dip Biscuits

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use milk instead of buttermilk?
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I’ve slightly modified this Betty Crocker recipe since I’ve started making these. I started using buttermilk instead of the original milk and I doubled the ingredients so that they come out thicker. So yes, you can use milk but make sure it is not skim milk.
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Could I use almond or soy milk?

Honestly I am not sure. I only cook and bake with cow’s milk. But if you try it, please let me know how it turns out for you!

Why do you say ā€˜aluminum-free baking powder’?

This is totally optional. I think it can depend on the brand used as well. We use quite a bit of baking powder in these so if you are sensitive at all to specific tastes, I would recommend using an aluminum free baking powder if possible. The ingredient image below shows a brand that does have aluminum in it but Bob’s Red Mill and Rumford make aluminum free versions that I really like.

Can I make these biscuits thinner?

These are definitely big and fluffy which is how we like them. But you can cut the recipe in half for a thinner biscuit or spread the batter into a larger baking dish.

Can I use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour?

Yes, absolutely! Just do not add the baking powder and salt to the recipe as it is already included in self-rising flour.

What kind of baking dish should I use?

Either a glass or ceramic baking dish. Metal baking dishes can heat up the butter and cause it to burn as the biscuits are still baking.

Why do I need to spray with nonstick spray if using butter?

Technically you do not need to. I just like to make doubly sure that the biscuits will not be sticking anywhere in my baking dish.

Can I make my own buttermilk?

Buttermilk is a man ingredient in this and I prefer the real thick stuff. When you make your own buttermilk, you don’t get that exact same taste and texture. However, if you want to make your own: the ratio is typically one cup of milk mixed with one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes before using.

Can these be made into yeast rolls?

Absolutely! I have a Butter Dip (or Butter Swim) Yeast RollĀ recipe here.

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Another UNhealthy šŸ„—

I šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’• Brisket Sausage!Ā 

I šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•šŸ’•Ā  fajita strip steak.

I know, too much šŸ– means too much cholesterol. But, the two combined protein of beef brisket sausage and fajita steak on a šŸ„— bed of carrots šŸ„•, šŸ§…, cabbage 🄬, and cheddar cheese šŸ§€ is too hard to resist.

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