Cauliflower and Cheese Bake
This delicious, cheesy casserole is a great way to enjoy cauliflower, and it
makes a wonderful addition to the dinner table.
Ingredients
. 1 large head of cauliflower, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, cut into florets
. ***Sauce***
. 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter
. 1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
. 1/2 teaspoon salt
. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
. 2 cups milk
. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
. 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
. ***Topping***
. 1 cup
soft fresh bread crumbs
. 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
parsley,
optional
. 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
. 1 to 2 tablespoons melted butter
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Preparation
1. Boil or steam cauliflower 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 and stir
until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add salt and
pepper.
Gradually add the milk. Cook the sauce, stirring, until thickened and
bubbly. Add the mustard and cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until
cheese is
melted.
4. Combine the cauliflower with sauce and spoon into the prepared baking
dish.
5. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and topping is
browned.
This delicious, cheesy casserole is a great way to enjoy cauliflower, and it
makes a wonderful addition to the dinner table.
Ingredients
. 1 large head of cauliflower, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, cut into florets
. ***Sauce***
. 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter
. 1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
. 1/2 teaspoon salt
. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
. 2 cups milk
. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
. 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
. ***Topping***
. 1 cup
soft fresh bread crumbs
. 1 tablespoon fresh chopped
parsley,
optional
. 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
. 1 to 2 tablespoons melted butter
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Preparation
1. Boil or steam cauliflower 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 and stir
until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add salt and
pepper.
Gradually add the milk. Cook the sauce, stirring, until thickened and
bubbly. Add the mustard and cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until
cheese is
melted.
4. Combine the cauliflower with sauce and spoon into the prepared baking
dish.
5. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and topping is
browned.
