Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 5 tablespoons butter; (divided); 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup italian flavored breadcrumbs

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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole made with steamed cauliflower combined with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce; then topped with buttery Italian breadcrumbs.

I can't believe I didn't like cauliflower up until about 10 years ago and now, I keep trying new ways to make it. Though this Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole hasn't been the healthiest version, it certainly was one of the best.

I was preparing to roast the cauliflower with garlic and EVOO; which is my go-to recipe. Then I saw that I had some shredded sharp cheddar cheese in the refrigerator.

How do you make Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole?

I made a basic cheese sauce using butter and flour (as a roux); then added milk and cheddar cheese and simmered it about 10 minutes until the cheese sauce thickened.

Next, I mixed fresh steamed cauliflower with the cheese sauce; then placed it in a casserole dish. I topped the cauliflower with a mixture of melted butter and Italian breadcrumbs and baked it for about 30 minutes until it was hot and bubbly.

This Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole was delicious! You can use also use a combination of broccoli and cauliflower if you like. This makes a tasty side dish and feeds about 6-8 people; perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners. ~Enjoy!

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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Steamed cauliflower combined with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce; then topped with buttery Italian breadcrumbs.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
5 tablespoons butter; divided
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup italian flavored breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the cauliflower into florets and rinse under cold water. Add them to double boiler with water in the bottom along with the lid and steam them until soft; approximately 3-4 minutes after the water comes to a boil. Drain the water and add the cauliflower to the pot.
While the cauliflower is steaming, make the cheese sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a small saucepan and whisk in the flour to form a roux.
Add milk and cheese, reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sauce thickens.
Add the cheese sauce to the cauliflower and mix well; then add to an oven safe baking dish.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and combine with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the cauliflower and bake 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.