Baked Cauliflower Casserole
Just wanted to share. I made this today, loved it. Modified from a recipe I found online. I think it would be good with broccoli too. I will try that next time.
Baked Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients
1 |
head of cauliflower - washed and cut into florets |
1 Tbsp Butter |
|
1/2 |
small onion, finely chopped |
1 tsp |
tangy dijon mustard |
2 c |
shredded Colby jack or cheddar cheese |
1 c |
heavy whipping cream or half and half |
1/2 jar(s) |
hormel real 50% less fat bacon bits |
1 tsp |
salt |
1/2 tsp |
black pepper |
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1 Steam cauliflower florets in about 1/2 inch of water in a covered dish in the microwave, about 6 minutes or until tender.
2 While cauliflower steams, melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart sauce pot, and lightly sauté onion for 2 minutes, until soft. Slowly pour in 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Add Dijon mustard, stirring mixture well.
3 Stir in 2 cups shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
4 Stir in bacon pieces, salt and pepper. Add cauliflower and fold cauliflower into sauce.
5 Scrape into a sprayed (Pam) 2-quart casserole dish.
6 Bake at 350 degrees in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly. Broil a few minutes when done to get desired color on top.
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