Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower
By
Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen
10
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!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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!!
Ingredients
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1 largehead of cauliflower, cut into floweretes
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SAUCE:
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4 Tbspbutter (1/2 a stick)
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1/4 call-purpose flour
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/8 tsppepper
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2 cmilk
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1/2-1 Tbspregular or Dijon mustard, to taste
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1 1/2 cextra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (6 oz. block)
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TOPPING:
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1 csoft fresh bread crumbs
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1 Tbspfresh chopped parsley
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1/2 tsppaprika
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2 Tbspmelted butter
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pinchsalt
How to Make Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower
- Boil or steam cauliflower in water until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
- In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir until smooth and just bubbly.
- Add salt, pepper, and milk. Cook the sauce, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
- Add the mustard and cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until cheese is melted.
- Combine the cauliflower with sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
- 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.
About Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower
Course/Dish: Vegetables Side Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collection: Comfort Classics
Recipe For: The Best Cauliflower
