GLORIOUS BAKED CHEESE CAULIFLOWER

Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower image

Provided by Kelly Williams

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into floweretes
SAUCE:
4 Tbsp butter (1/2 a stick)
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 c milk
1/2-1 Tbsp regular or Dijon mustard, to taste
1 1/2 c extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (6 oz. block)
TOPPING:
1 c soft fresh bread crumbs
1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1/2 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp melted butter
pinch salt

Steps:

1. Boil or steam cauliflower in water until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir until smooth and just bubbly.
4. Add salt, pepper, and milk. Cook the sauce, stirring, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Add the mustard and cheese and continue cooking, stirring, until cheese is melted.
6. Combine the cauliflower with sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
7. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
8. Bake in the lower half of oven so the top doesn't over brown. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and topping is browned.