CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN CASSEROLE

Cauliflower Parmesan Casserole image

A lighter version of a classic white sauce coats the cauliflower in this dish that's perfect for a potluck buffet. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted., Place cauliflower in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., For topping, combine the bread crumbs, butter and paprika. Sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges