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glorious baked cheese cauliflower

★★★★★ 19
WildfloursCottageKitchen avatar
a recipe by
Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen
Forked River, NJ

My hubby doesn't care for cauliflower, so I get to make a small casserole dish of this all for myself! I have this when he has his peas (ugh). I think he got the short end of that deal! ;) This is simply wonderful! And when having company, even the kids enjoy it! (Gotta be the cheese!) Hope you enjoy it, too!

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Kelly calls this glorious baked cauliflower. Glorious it is!! Super creamy and cheesy. I put a little Parmesan cheese in the topping for a little extra zing but it would be just as delish without it!!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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★★★★★ 19
serves 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For glorious baked cheese cauliflower

  • 1 lg
    head of cauliflower, cut into floweretes
  • SAUCE:
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter (1/2 a stick)
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1/2-1 Tbsp
    regular or Dijon mustard, to taste
  • 1 1/2 c
    extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (6 oz. block)
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 c
    soft fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • pinch
    salt

How To Make glorious baked cheese cauliflower

  • 1
    Boil or steam cauliflower in water until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
  • 3
    In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir until smooth and just bubbly.
  • 4
    Add salt, pepper, and milk. Cook the sauce, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
  • 5
    Add the mustard and cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until cheese is melted.
  • 6
    Combine the cauliflower with sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • 7
    Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
  • 8
    Bake in the lower half of oven so the top doesn't over brown. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and topping is browned.
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