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Baked Cauliflower

Cultural Context

Baked cauliflower has roots in American cuisine, where it has gained popularity as a healthy, versatile side dish. Often seasoned simply with olive oil and spices, it highlights the vegetable's natural flavor. In recent years, it has found a place in various diets, including vegan and gluten-free, making it a favorite at gatherings and family meals.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole head of cauliflower
lots of salt
1 heaped tablespoon butter
oil
chili flakes
2 cloves garlic
peppercorns
milk
flour
salt
pepper
thyme leaves
mozzarella cheese
mature cheddar cheese
parmesan cheese

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: oats

Ground almonds are gluten-free and add healthy fats.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the prep work.

1

Rinse the whole head of cauliflower thoroughly.

2

Boil water in a pot and add lots of salt.

3

Gently cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for a while.

4

In a pan, add butter and some oil to prevent burning.

5

Add a dash of chili flakes, garlic, and peppercorns to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

6

Remove the cauliflower from the boiling water and place it in a baking dish.

7

Add flour to the pan and cook it out to create a roux.

8

Slowly whisk in the milk to avoid lumps and allow the sauce to simmer.

9

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.

10

Add mozzarella, mature cheddar, and parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until thickened.

11

Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.

12

Top with additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

13

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

tossingbaking

Equipment Needed

potpanbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Roasted CauliflowerOven-Baked Cauliflower

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