- 4
- 10 mins
- 55 mins
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets about 5-6 cups
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk, (whole milk or coconut is best)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, mix with diced onion and oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes tossing half way through until browned.
Lightly toast panko in a frying pan or oven and toss with parsley and paprika.
Warm the milk in the microwave, so it is just heated through (this helps prevent the cheese sauce from clumping). Heat a medium saucepan over medium med-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and flour then whisk for 2 minutes (until a smooth roux is made), add milk and continue whisking until sauce thickens. Once smooth add salt and pepper and other spices. Then add the cheese reserving 1/2 cup. Mix with spatula and add cauliflower, stir gently. Now add the reserved cheese, mix just enough to evenly distribute.
Place mixture into a 8x8 inch greased casserole dish and cover with panko mixture. Bake in oven for 20 minutes until toasty and bubbly.