RUSSIAN ZAKUSKI: BAKED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
While we in America make cheesy cauliflower usually as a side dish, in Russia this is served as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvres. I think this picture looks divine! Recipe & Photos: Charlottesweb.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, simmer the florets in boiling water for about 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
- 2. In another saucepan, melt half the butter (4 Tbsp.) and add the flour, stirring until golden brown. Add the remaining butter and the milk. Whisk continuously over medium-low heat to prevent lumps.
- 3. Allow the sauce to thicken, then add sour cream. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Add half the cheese and stir until melted.
- 4. Place the cauliflower into a greased or sprayed casserole dish. Pour the hot sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; may add 2 or 3 tsp. butter on top to ensure browning.
- 5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes, until top is golden brown. Serve as an appetizer with other foods, or as a side dish with a meal.
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Amy McGuinness
m@yahoo.comThis was an awful recipe. The cauliflower was mushy and the cheese sauce was lumpy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Tim Higgins
t-higgins35@yahoo.comThis was a very disappointing recipe. The cauliflower was tough and the cheese sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Robert VanHollenbeck
robert@hotmail.comThis was a terrible recipe. The cauliflower was overcooked and the cheese sauce was burnt. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mdbayazid566 Hossain
mh31@hotmail.comThis was a bad recipe. The cauliflower was bland and the cheese sauce was tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mark Shakur
m-s@yahoo.comThis was not a good recipe. The cauliflower was too soggy and the cheese sauce was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.
Daniel Bean
danielbean70@hotmail.frThis recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The cauliflower was undercooked and the cheese sauce was clumpy. I would not recommend this recipe.
LIHAN MAX
maxlihan@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. The cauliflower was mushy and the cheese sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Rodriguez Familia
rf@gmail.comThis dish was a disappointment. The cauliflower was overcooked and the cheese sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Merga Lamesa
lamesa-merga@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the cheesy cauliflower and I love how easy it is to make.
Robi Boss
brobi100@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! Easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was also delicious.
Pelagia Munetsi
p78@hotmail.frThis was a hit! My family loved it. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Roy Stewart
r_s70@aol.comLoved this recipe! The cauliflower was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. A perfect side dish for any meal.
Enuwa Ameh
a@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cheese sauce is amazing. Will definitely make this again.
Bonginkosi Keyi
k.bonginkosi@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I also add some cooked chicken or bacon to make it a complete meal.
Alicia Bouthillier
abouthillier91@yahoo.comThis was a great way to get my kids to eat cauliflower. They loved the cheesy crust and the creamy sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashley classic
c74@hotmail.co.ukI was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was delicious. I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this.
Kutosi Simon
k26@yahoo.comMy family loved this recipe! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. Served it with a side salad and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Leonie Forstner
leonie-forstner@hotmail.frThis recipe was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. It turned out so cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again!
HVcrazy
hvcrazy18@yahoo.comI loved the cheesy and crispy crust on top of this cauliflower dish. It reminded me of a comfort food casserole, but with a healthier twist.
J Baby
j_baby74@yahoo.comThis cauliflower cheese casserole was so quick and easy to prepare, and it was an absolute hit with the entire family! Everyone asked for seconds, and my picky nephew even said it was the best cauliflower he had ever tried.