Whole Baked Cauliflower Cheese Food

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F).
• Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower, and cut off the end of the thick stalk, until you're left with just the white head. Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and, once mostly dry, rub it lightly with oil. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for around 30 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a fairly low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring until smooth each time before adding more. Allow to cook over a fairly low heat for a couple more minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly, then add two thirds of the cheese, and mix until smooth. Season with a pinch of nutmeg and plenty of salt and black pepper.
• Remove the cauliflower from the baking dish, and drain away any liquid.
• Pour the cheese sauce into the baking dish, and replace the cauliflower on top. Add more salt and pepper if desired, then place in the oven, uncovered. Roast for a further 30 minutes, until slightly browned on top. Then, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and return to the oven for 15 more minutes, until the cheese topping has melted and begun to crisp up.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces and steam until just tender.
• While it is steaming, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes and garlic powder (if using).
• Add the flour and mix until smooth and thickened.
• Mix in the milk a bit at a time stirring each time until smooth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over a medium heat until thick and creamy (this takes awhile).
• Add 1 cup cheese cheese and stir until melted.
• Remove sauce from heat and salt and pepper the sauce to taste.
• Spread the cauliflower in a 9 x 13 pan (or casserole dish).
• Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower and then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese (if desired).
• Bake at 350 F until cheese is melted.

BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Clean cauliflower, and trim off leaves and any brown spots. Place the whole head of cauliflower into a steamer basket, place the basket in a large pot, and add one inch of water. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted margarine. Season with garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and mix well. Place the head of cauliflower into a baking dish, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.