Creamed Cauliflower

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 medium heads Cauliflower
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 3 Green onions
  • 1/4 tsp Sage, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Found on spicysouthernkitchen.com

Ingredients

• 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

• Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a casserole dish. I use one slightly smaller than a 9X13-inch pan.
• In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk. Cook until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in salt, black pepper, dried sage, and red pepper.
• Add cheddar cheese and remove from heat. Stir until melted. Check for seasoning and add more salt if desired.
• Add cauliflower to cheese mixture and then pour entire mixture into prepared casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, combine Panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter. Scatter over top of cauliflower. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.