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How to Cook Cauliflower – Oma's Blumenkohl mit Butterbrösel

This way how to cook cauliflower, aka Blumenkohl, is one of the easiest ways to make one of the traditional German vegetables. Topped with buttered breadcrumbs, it's a great addition to almost any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
• 2 pounds (908 grams) cauliflower, cut into florets
• 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
• ½ cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs

Instructions:

1. Add about 2 inches of water and the salt to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir. Continue frying and stirring until the breadcrumbs are nicely browned. BE CAREFUL, the crumbs can quickly turn black. Remove them to a bowl immediately to stop the browning.
3. Serve the cauliflower with the buttered breadcrumbs sprinkled on top.

Notes/Hints:

• This goes really well with almost any German meat recipe, but especially with rouladen or schnitzel.

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Updated: February 17, 2026