Jane Mekles' Cheesy Cauliflower Surprise

This surprise is worth the suspense!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

over 12

cost

Contributed by : Jane Mekles

It's cheesy and gooey and altogether delicious.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1 Head Cauliflower
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive oil
2 Cloves garlic (roasted and minced)

instructions Chop one head of cauliflower into bite-size pieces. On a baking sheet, toss in salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil to coat. Roast in 400F oven for 20 minutes.
step 2

ingredients 1 Head Cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)

instructions Chop second head of cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Boil in saucepan filled with water until cauliflower is soft. Puree cauliflower with an emulsion blender until smooth.
step 3

ingredients 5 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion (finely chopped)

instructions Sautee chopped onion in olive oil until soft.
step 4

ingredients 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups Cheese puffs crumbled

instructions Coat casserole dish with a layer of pureed cauliflower. Add layer of roasted cauliflower. Add layer of sauteed onions. Add layer of shredded cheddar cheese and Cheese puffs. Repeat layers until casserole dish is filled. Finish with an extra layer of Cheese puffs and shredded cheddar cheese.
step 5

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instructions Stick casserole back into 400F oven until cheese has melted and Cheese puffs are crunchy. Serve warm.
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