Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower
NeedTaste |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 . 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
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INGREDIENTS :
1 large head of cauliflowercut into floweretes
SAUCE
4 tablespoon(s) butter (1/2 a stick)
1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
2 cup(s) milk
1/2-1 tablespoon(s) regular or Dijon mustard
to taste
1 1/2 cup(s) extra sharp cheddar cheese
grated (6 oz. block)
TOPPING
1 cup(s) soft fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
2 tablespoon(s) melted butter
pinch(es) salt
INSTRUCTIONS :
Boil or steam cauliflower in water until just tender about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. rease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350u00b0. n a medium saucepan heat butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir until smooth and just bubbly. dd salt pepper and milk. Cook the sauce stirring until thickened and bubbly. dd the mustard and cheese and continue cooking stirring until cheese is melted. ombine the cauliflower with sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. ombine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture. ake in the lower half of oven so the top doesnt over brown. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and topping is browned.