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Baked Breaded Cauliflower

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Baked Breaded Cauliflower

Baked Breaded Cauliflower

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Equipment

  • - OTICOOK Hard Anodized Aluminum Cast-Iron Baking Pan, 8-Inch: This heavy-duty cast iron pan withstands high heat and offers excellent even heating for baking. Ideal for making breaded cauliflower in the oven.

  • - KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer, 5-Qt.: A mixer that comes with a variety of attachments including a paddle and dough hooks which can be used to prepare cauliflower crumbs or batter for coating.

  • - Hamilton Beach Oven Bake Combo Toaster & Oven, 5-in-1: This kitchen appliance features baking, broiling, and reheating capabilities, making it perfect for roasting breaded cauliflower in a convenient space.

  • - Cuisipro 9-Inch Cast Iron Skillet Set (Premium): Offers excellent heat distribution for frying or baking with versatility that makes it suitable for breaded cauliflower preparation.

  • - Le Creuset Classic Enameled Cast-Iron Braiser - 3.5 Quart: A braiser designed to brown ingredients and cook them slowly, which is great for a range of recipes including breaded cauliflower.

  • - Ninja Foodi Air Fryer - 4 Qt (360 Pounds): An air frying appliance that provides crispy results suitable for an alternative way to prepare breaded cauliflower.

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer, 750W - Red and White (2QT): This stand mixer offers a variety of attachments including whisk paddles useful for mixing ingredients or coating for breaded cauliflower.

  • - Le Creuset Cast-Iron Skillet, 4 Quart - French Oval: Ideal for searing and frying with even heat distribution which benefits the preparation of breaded cauliflower.

  • - Nordic Ware Classic Non-Stick Fry Pan, 12" x 7": A non-stick pan that is great for baking or oven cooking foods like breaded cauliflower.

  • - Breville Smart OTG Toaster Griller, BTG365XL: This appliance features grill and toast settings which can be utilized to create a crispy surface on breaded cauliflower dishes.

  • - Hamilton Beach 12" Cast Iron Skillet with Lid: Known for its heavy-duty construction and lid, making it suitable for baking or oven cooking of breaded cauliflower, providing even heat distribution.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower (about 3 pounds), trimmed of leaves and coarse bottom stem, then cooked until crisp-tender (see Note above)

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 6 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (white part only)

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 2 cups half-and-half, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (see Tip above)

  • 1/3 cup moderately coarse dry bread crumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (Topping)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain all liquid from cooked cauliflower, ease whole head into 9-inch pie pan generously coated with nonstick baking spray, and set aside.
2

Instruction 2

2. Melt butter in small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat. Add scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes until limp. Blend in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook and stir 3 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

3. Whisking constantly, add half-and-half in slow, steady stream and continue whisking 5 to 8 minutes until thickened and no raw floury taste lingers. Add cheese and stir until melted. Carefully pour sauce over cauliflower and sprinkle with Topping.
4

Instruction 4

4. Slide onto middle oven shelf and bake uncovered about 20 minutes until lightly browned.
5

Instruction 5

5. Ease breaded cauliflower onto heated round platter and serve as an accompaniment to roast beef, lamb, or pork. Good, too, with roast chicken or turkey or baked ham.
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