Cheesy Cauliflower With Crunchy Panko Crumbs Made Lite Recipes

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH CRISPY PANKO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and cook until fork tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together panko, Pecorino and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in warm milk until thick and smooth; stir in Gruyere, mozzarella, garlic, remaining teaspoon salt and nutmeg.
• Spoon cauliflower into prepared pan and pour cheese sauce over top; toss until well-mixed and then sprinkle with panko mixture. Bake until panko begins to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BAKE WITH CRUNCHY PANKO CRUMBS - MADE LITE!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets, rinse and drain. Microwave in a bowl, with about 1" of water, covered in plastic wrap (or a lid) for 3-5 minutes (depending on your microwave power). Remove the plastic wrap and set aside-- you want the cauliflowers to be slightly crunchy.

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, break the cauliflower into even-sized florets. Drop into the pan and boil for about 7 mins, or until very tender.
• Heat the cheese sauce either in the microwave on High for 1 min or in a small pan until heated through, but not boiling. Place the cheese, hazelnuts and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix together.
• Drain the cauliflower and place in the bottom of a large, shallow, baking dish. Pour the warmed sauce over the cauliflower, covering it evenly, then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Put under the grill for 5 mins, or until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden and crusty.