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BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE AND CREAM

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BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE AND CREAM

BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE AND CREAM

A simple and comforting baked cauliflower dish layered with breadcrumbs, cheese, and sour cream. Creamy, cheesy, and golden on top — perfect as a side or light main.

⏲️ Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 30–40 min

🍽️ Yields: 4–6 servings

🥣 Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
  • Breadcrumbs (as needed)
  • Grated cheese (e.g., cheddar or similar)
  • Sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • Butter (for greasing the baking dish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Steam or boil cauliflower florets in salted water until tender. Drain well.
  2. Grease an ovenproof dish with butter, including the sides. Sprinkle breadcrumbs all over the dish to coat it evenly.
  3. Layer cauliflower in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Sprinkle a little breadcrumbs and grated cheese, then add 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Repeat layers until cauliflower is used up, finishing with a cauliflower layer on top.
  4. Beat the egg with a few tablespoons of sour cream and pour evenly around the cauliflower layers.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  6. For extra browning, switch on the grill for the last 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

💡 Tips

  • Use a cheese that melts well and has good flavor.
  • Avoid overcooking cauliflower to keep some texture.
  • Adjust sour cream quantity for creaminess to your liking.
  • Serve hot as a comforting side or vegetarian main dish.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Weeknight dinners
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Family-friendly comfort food

📝 Final Thoughts

This baked cauliflower with cheese and cream is easy to prepare yet deliciously satisfying. The crispy breadcrumb coating and cheesy creaminess make it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.