Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower

Name: Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 head cauliflower, (about 2 pounds); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, (cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces))

Recipe by Giada De Laurentiis

This is a really fun way to cook a whole head of cauliflower – stuff it with cheddar, and top it with crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs! It’s delicious and tastes extra decadent, all while keeping cauliflower as the star. If you were looking for a way to convince your kids to eat this veggie, this is it!

Serves:

4 people

Cooking Level: Beginner

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Inactive Time

Total Time

40 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower, about 2 pounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower

Serves:

4 people

Cooking Level: Beginner

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Inactive Time

Total Time

40 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower, about 2 pounds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

NUTRITION:

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Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower

Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower