Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower

This rustic veggie side dish is creamy, cheesy and so satisfying!

SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

1 hr

Ingredients

  • Florets from 1 small head cauliflower
  • 2
    cups Swiss chard, chopped
  • 4
    tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 2
    cups whole milk
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon pepper
  • 1
    cup Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Aged Cheddar, grated
  • 2
    tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1
    cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1
    tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4
    cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2
    cup Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Aged Cheddar, grated

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes and place in cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the Swiss chard to the water and blanch for 30 seconds; remove and place in a separate bowl of cold water. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium pot, heat the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, add the flour and gently cook on medium heat for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Using a whisk, add in the milk slowly, continuously whisking to avoid lumps.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper; add in 1 cup Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and combined, then add in the oregano and set aside.

  6. 6

    Butter a 9-inch round baking dish or a 9×13-inch oven-safe dish.

  7. 7

    Mix the cauliflower, Swiss chard, cheese sauce and cherry tomatoes in a bowl, then place in the Pyrex dish.

  8. 8

    Melt the 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter; mix with panko and ½ cup of grated Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Cheddar.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle the panko mixture over the cauliflower mixture and bake in the oven at 375 F for 35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

  10. 10

    For extra crunch, set the broiler on high and place your oven-safe dish back in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Pay close attention to not burn the topping.

Recipe source: Black Diamond