Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2 large heads cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until very tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.

Mash cauliflower; stir in cheeses, cubed butter and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.

Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup).