Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Garlic Bread Crust
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Garlic Bread Crust is a luxurious yet healthy side dish made with cauliflower, cheese, and topped with a garlic bread crust. Perfect side for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large Cauliflower heads, cut into florets
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyere
- For the Garlic Bread Crust:
- 2 cups Stale french bread, sliced into small cubes
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Chopped parsley
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees.
- Divide the florets into two even batches. In a large frying pan add about ¼-inch of water and bring to a boil. Add in about ½ tsp kosher salt followed by the cauliflower florets. Cover the pan and steam until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain water and set cauliflower aside. Repeat process with remaining florets.
- Next, in another large skillet the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until a roux forms. Gradually pour in the milk and whisk until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the crust, combine the butter, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add in the bread and stir until well combined.
- Place the steamed cauliflower into a 9X13 baking dish and pour cheese sauce over. Gently toss to coat. Cook for about 15 minutes and then reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Top the cauliflower with the garlic bread crust and cook for another 15 minutes or until the bread is golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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