Baked Cauliflower Recipe

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I created this recipe myself. The cheddar cheese and bread crumb topping makes it a pretty casserole for a holiday dinner. You can easily double the amounts if you’re having a larger group.

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Baked Cauliflower Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter and oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cauliflower, salt, pepper and nutmeg; saute for 2 minutes.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 170 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 360 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Baked Cauliflower in Country Extra November 2006, p51