Cauliflower alla Parmigiana

By Addie

Add Italian flavors to your meal with this cauliflower side dish that's baked using Progresso® bread crumbs and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lbs), separated into large florets
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup Progresso lemon pepper panko crispy bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F. Butter a 10x8-inch oval baking dish or a dish of equivalent size.

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, and boil until slightly softened but still retaining some crispness, about 3 minutes. Drain well, and then slice them lengthwise so the stems are about 1/4 inch thick.

Arrange the slices, overlapping them tightly, in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and several grinds of black pepper; dot with thin slices of the butter. Sprinkle with the cheese and bread crumbs.

Bake uncovered until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.