Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower
December 16, 2024
This rustic veggie side dish is creamy, cheesy and so satisfying!
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
Ingredients
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Florets from 1 small head cauliflower
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2cups Swiss chard, chopped
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4tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
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1/4cup all-purpose flour
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2cups whole milk
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1/4teaspoon salt
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1/4teaspoon pepper
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1cup Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Aged Cheddar, grated
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2tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
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1cup cherry tomatoes
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1tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/4cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2cup Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Aged Cheddar, grated
Directions
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1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes and place in cold water. Set aside.
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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.
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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.
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4
Using a whisk, add in the milk slowly, continuously whisking to avoid lumps.
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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.
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6
Butter a 9-inch round baking dish or a 9×13-inch oven-safe dish.
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7
Mix the cauliflower, Swiss chard, cheese sauce and cherry tomatoes in a bowl, then place in the Pyrex dish.
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8
Melt the 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter; mix with panko and ½ cup of grated Black Diamond Reserve 1 Year Old Cheddar.
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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.
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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