Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
Take that boring cauliflower to the next level with this spectacular recipe! This Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower will surely give you the satisfaction of a cheesy treat! This is the best way to introduce veggies to your kids as well! Vegetables don’t need to be plain tasting! Try this recipe now, and I promise you that you are going to love it!
Ingredients:
1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/3 c panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
One 8 oz. block of white Cheddar cheese, (cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces))
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed off the base
Kosher salt
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Place a large pot with water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add a bit of salt and allow the water to boil.
Add the trimmed cauliflower into the boiling water, then blanch for about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
Transfer the cauliflower onto a clean plate to cool.
Place a small skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add butter and allow it to melt.
Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 tsp salt, then toast for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
Add basil and Parmesan cheese, then stir until well blended.
Make a small space between each cauliflower floret, then add cheddar cheese to it.
Top each cauliflower floret with the toasted breadcrumbs.
Add the Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower into a small baking dish.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Carbs 16 grams Protein 21 grams Fat 27 grams Saturated Fat 17 grams Cholesterol 79 milligrams Sodium 558 milligrams Fiber 5 grams Sugar 5 grams
Ingredients
- 1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 c panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- One 8 oz. block of white Cheddar cheese, (cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces))
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed off the base
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Place a large pot with water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add a bit of salt and allow the water to boil.
Add the trimmed cauliflower into the boiling water, then blanch for about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
Transfer the cauliflower onto a clean plate to cool.
Place a small skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add butter and allow it to melt.
Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 tsp salt, then toast for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
Add basil and Parmesan cheese, then stir until well blended.
Make a small space between each cauliflower floret, then add cheddar cheese to it.
Top each cauliflower floret with the toasted breadcrumbs.
Add the Crispy Cheddar Cauliflower into a small baking dish.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts: Carbs 16 grams Protein 21 grams Fat 27 grams Saturated Fat 17 grams Cholesterol 79 milligrams Sodium 558 milligrams Fiber 5 grams Sugar 5 grams
