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Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 2 slices hearty white or wheat sandwich bread torn into pieces or about 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ ½ cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 2 tablespoons butter melted and divided (use half in the topping, half in the cauliflower mixture)
  • 1 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ ½ cup heavy cream or milk
  • ⅓ ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1 large cauliflower head trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch florets (about 6 cups)
  • 1 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Pulse the bread, 1 tablespoon cheddar, 1 tablespoon Monterey Jack, 1 tablespoon butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor or blender until coarsely ground.
  2. Heat the remaining butter, garlic and flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the cream (or milk) and broth. Stir in cauliflower, dry mustard, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the rest of the cheese.
  3. Pour the mixture into an 8X8-inch baking dish and top with the bread crumb mixture. Bake until the crumbs are golden and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Doubling: this recipe can easily be doubled and put in a 9X13-inch baking dish.
  • Variation: also, to lighten up the dish, I’ve used lowfat milk for a slightly less thick but still delicious variation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.