Green onions and red bell pepper make this a festive choice for any holiday meal or family dinner.
Use your food processor to make bread crumbs with day-old bread. Keep a bag in the freezer for whenever you need them. Use bread crumbs for meatloaf, meatballs, and casserole toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower (separated into small flowerets)
- 6 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
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Steam the cauliflower until just tender - about 7 minutes. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the red bell pepper and cook, stirring, until just tender - about 2 minutes.
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Add the green onion and chopped parsley and continue cooking for about 2 minutes longer.
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Add the flour and stir until blended. Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring until thickened.
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Add 1 cup of the cheese and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
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Combine with the cauliflower.
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Spoon into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
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Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the bread crumbs until crumbs are thoroughly coated.
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Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
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Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is nicely browned.
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Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- For subtle garlic flavor, rub the baking dish with the cut side of a halved clove or garlic.
- Add a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese or some extra shredded cheddar cheese to the topping crumbs.
More Cauliflower Recipes:
Cauliflower Casserole With Parmesan Cheese
Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole
Cauliflower and Cheese Bake
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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565 | Calories |
37g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 565 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 37g | 48% |
Saturated Fat 21g | 104% |
Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
Sodium 1031mg | 45% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Protein 23g | |
Calcium 608mg | 47% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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