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May 11, 2016 · 1 Comment

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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

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

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.

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

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.

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

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

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 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

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.
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  1. seem says

    June 05, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    i love cheese.. it must be delicious

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