CHEDDAR CHEESE-STUFFED CAULIFLOWER

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Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Cauliflower image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
One 8-ounce block white Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch logs (about 20 pieces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Trim the base of the cauliflower so the stem is flat to the head but without cutting off any florets. Blanch the cauliflower until just beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
  • In a small skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Stir in the Parmesan and basil.
  • Gently begin to create space in between the florets and stuff each space with a log of Cheddar. Continue until all the pieces of cheese are used. Press the toasted breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower. Place in a small baking dish and bake until the cauliflower is tender all the way through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

Helen Abayneh
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the cheese filling is always delicious.


Um Sultan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. The cauliflower is cooked perfectly and the cheese filling is delicious.


M A Rony
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese filling was delicious.


King Young
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese filling was delicious.


Destini McElroy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cauliflower is always cooked perfectly and the cheese filling is always delicious.


Butcher two Muzic UG
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great! The cauliflower was cooked to perfection and the cheese filling was gooey and flavorful.


md Jaibon
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cauliflower was so tender and the cheese filling was perfect.


Barbara Cork
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This recipe was amazing! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.