Baked Cauliflower Recipe
cauliflower | butternut squash | mornay | cheddar | parmesan | fontina
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Cheese Sauce (Mornay)
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and cut the cauliflower into florets. Peel and cube the butternut squash into small pieces.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 3
Boil the Cauliflower and Butternut Squash
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and butternut squash cubes. Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Making the Mornay Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Milk
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar, parmesan, and fontina cheeses until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Combine and Bake
- 7
Combine Vegetables and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower and butternut squash with the mornay sauce. Mix well to coat the vegetables.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs, additional parmesan, and chopped parsley.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serving
- 10
Serve Warm
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your baked cauliflower!
