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 β perfect as a side or light main.
β²οΈ Prep Time: 15 min
π³ Cook Time: 30β40 min
π½οΈ Yields: 4β6 servings
π₯£ 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)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Steam or boil cauliflower florets in salted water until tender. Drain well.
- Grease an ovenproof dish with butter, including the sides. Sprinkle breadcrumbs all over the dish to coat it evenly.
- 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.
- Beat the egg with a few tablespoons of sour cream and pour evenly around the cauliflower layers.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200Β°C (400Β°F) for 30β40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- For extra browning, switch on the grill for the last 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
π‘ 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.
π Perfect For
- Weeknight dinners
- Vegetarian meals
- Family-friendly comfort food
π 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.